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Silverlight is a plugin from Microsoft that is a lot like Macromedia Flash. If a developer has developed something for their site written with Silverlight instead of Flash, you won't be able to view it without the plugin. There are many features that Silverlight has that Flash does not, however, Flash is still the more popular of the two plugins. For more information on Silverlight, browse the links in the 'Related Links' section.

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The reason for installing Microsoft Silverlight is to allow Microsoft users a better experience while running more options and programs to enhance their Microsoft experience.

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Can you play Shidonni without installing Microsoft Silverlight?

I am afraid you have to install Microsoft Silverlight to play Shidonni.


When was Microsoft Silverlight created?

Microsoft Silverlight was created in 2007.


Do you need to install Microsoft silverlight?

no


Where can one download the latest version of Microsoft Silverlight?

You need to go to the Microsoft website. On there you will need to navigate to the Microsoft Silverlight page and then look for the latest version of the software and download it.


What is windows silverlight?

Microsoft Silverlight is Microsoft's alternative to Adobe's video streaming technology (flash) which is used on youtube and many other video websites.


Is Silverlight safe to download?

Microsoft Silverlight is software intended to integrate interactie content, graphics multimedia and animations into a single piece of software for use in web browsers. It is safe to use and can be downloaded directly from the Microsoft website. Please see the related link for the Wikipedia page explaining what Silverlight is and does and for the official Microsoft Silverlight page.


What will change if you remove from your computer Microsoft silverlight?

You will not be able to see websites created with silverlight technology which is a big loose bacause only Microsoft uses it. But they also have same websites which can be seen without silverlight. So you loose nothing.


Is Microsoft silverlight compatible with windows 7?

Yes.


Can you get windows movie maker with Microsoft silverlight?

Check out the link below for more information on Movie Maker and Silverlight.


How do you stream Netflix on Linux?

It is not yet possible to watch Netflix on Linux operating systems because Microsoft Silverlight only runs on Microsoft operating systems. Netflix uses Microsoft Silverlight because of its DRM protection.


Will Microsoft Silverlight work on an Android device?

Microsoft Silverlight currently does not work on Android devices. It will work on OSX and various versions of Windows. The Android developer community is working on it though.


How do you delete Microsoft silverlight?

Go to Control PanelDepending on your operating system go to either uninstall programs or add/remove programsLocate Microsoft Silverlight in the listSelect Microsoft SilverlightClick the button that says uninstallFollow the promptsNote: Many websites use silverlight in order to display special content and you will likely end up needing to reinstall it later.