Embedding .swf in PDF files

Hello there,
has anyone experience embedding swf files in a PDF document?
I managed to create a document from a HTML file wich has a  swf movie inside, but i get only a  green square poligon.
I'm using Adobe Reader 9.2.0 under windows xp
thanks for your attention
MS.

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