Please please help - i can't open swf files

I have downloaded Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Shockwave Player to play some swf files I have downloaded. These files still say that Windows can't open them though and I don't know why. I've tried uninstalling reinstalling etc but the computer doesn't seem to know the Flash Player is there.
Thanks anyone who will help me fix this!!!

Thanks Lee, I downloaded a stand alone player and now it works. I really appreciate your help!!
Thanks again,
Elly

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