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Old 04-17-2008   #4 (permalink)
Mark


 
 

Re: PDFs will not open

Use Foxit, does the same thing as Adobe with a lot less resources and
doesn't install install an updater that runs at startup.

Mark


"Cackie" <Cackie@xxxxxx> wrote in message
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Quote:

> When trying to open a pdf file I get a message that says this program has
> known compatibility problems. It prompt me to update but when I click run
> the program I am able to open the files. Should I click on the update
> feature?
> Thanks
> --
> Cackie
>
>
> "Charlie42" wrote:
>
Quote:

>> "Robbins" <tnrobnz@xxxxxx> wrote:
>>
Quote:

>> >> How can I get PDF files to open in Vista? I have Adobe 8.0 yet when I
>> >> try
>> >> and open PDF files from the web they will not open. How do I get past
>> >> this?
>> >
>> > Adobe is updated and still in .pdf files are readable.
>>
>> Make sure the Adobe Reader ActiveX is not disabled:
>>
>> IE7: Tools > Internet Options > Programs tab > Manage add-ons
>>
>> Also make sure Adobe Reader is set to be the default program for opening
>> ..pdf files:
>>
>> Control Panel > Programs > Default Programs
>>
>> Charlie42
>>
>>
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