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Important Information for Users of Windows XP Service Pack 2

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To play the Flash version, click the information bar and choose "Allow Blocked Content..."; then click yes on the dialog box.

Below are instructions to permanently disable this message.

1. In Internet Explorer, choose Tools > Internet Options
2. Choose the Advanced tab, then scroll to the Security section
3. Enable "Allow active content to run in files on my computer"
4. Choose OK

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