..in order to play their videos locally, even if you could download a copy of the video file. It's not likely that you'll get either. So, you may need to go to the screen recording route.

Here's a list of freeware programs that enable you to screen-record a video:

http://www.snapfiles.com/freeware/gmm/fwvideocapture.html

I've used the second one on the list, FlashBack Express, to capture videos with decent results.

Google 'screen recorders' if you want to see more options.

hth,

PT

Here is a link that shows how step by step:

http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-download-embedded-flash-swf-files-using-your-browser/

But apparently the video/flash is embedded on a separate page and cannot be accessed the way they describe on your link.

Flash is obsolete for a reason. It's less than safe especially over Internet. Do what you can to convert it to a normal video file once retrieved.

And let them know that the flash video is not easily accessible and is insecure. I can also ask them for the DVD Dad was originally promised - maybe one copy for each of my sisters and myself. Our family has donated large amounts of money and time to the organization. They should be willing to provide a usable copy of the video of our father!

do you have a devise, a cell phone or camera that does decent recording? Lg monitor and steady camera, quiet room-record a copy just in case.

I tried one of the programs suggested last night. First try, jumpy video, no sound. Second try, good sound no video. I'll have to try again - but even if all I get is the sound, that will be good.

Dad's been gone since 2013 so any recordings we can have of him are great. Plus, he told some stories about growing up in a mining town that I had never heard.

The flash is doable, but safety is a factor.