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  1. 14 Jan 2008 #1


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    Adobe Reader

    I changed computers that now has Vista and can't figure out how to get Adobe Reader to work. I think I downloaded the free version correctly but I can't get it to work. Must I buy it again or is it possible to retreive it somehow? Thanks, Charlie


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    Re: Adobe Reader

    Have you turned UAC off by any chance?

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    Re: Adobe Reader

    must be run in compability mod (win xp sp2)

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    Re: Adobe Reader

    Still can't get Adobe Reader to work on my new Vista OS computer. I have tried to download the free version with no luck. I have turrned of the UAC and changed the compatibility setting; but I get messages telling me that the file is damaged and cannot be repaired. Does this mean that I must buy a new Adobe program? Or does any one have any new suggestions? I really need to download a form and it requires Adobe to do so. Thanks, Charlie

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    Re: Adobe Reader

    than try another instalation file or reinstall vista

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    Re: Adobe Reader

    UAC must be on for it to install.

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    Re: Adobe Reader

    Hi CDEXTER,

    This tutorial should help you.

    Installing Program Error

    Make sure that you are installing Adobe Reader 8.1.1 from the source:

    Adobe - Adobe Reader Download - All versions

    If you still have no luck, then you can try the free Foxit Reader program instead.

    Foxit Software

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    Adobe Reader Error Message

    Lately, I've been getting an error message when I try to open a document with Adobe, "file is damaged and cannot be repaired." See attached. Any suggestions? I already tried uninstalling and downloading, and repairing the program, but the problem persists. Thanks.

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