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Old 04-28-2008   #1 (permalink)
hamstergal
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Problems with display when opening pdf in Vista

Hello! I haven't seen this question anywhere, but I do hope that there is
someone who can help me with this problem.

Whenever I open a .pdf file, whether in Acrobat or within a web browser, my
computer suddenly goes into low-color (8-bit) mode, and I have to go to
personalization/display settings to correct it. I have the most recent
version of Acrobat, and have tried uninstalling and reinstalling it, but this
still happens every time I open a .pdf!

Is there anything I can do to stop this, and prevent it from happening in
the future? It's extremely frustrating!

Thanks!

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Old 04-29-2008   #2 (permalink)
Bob J
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RE: Problems with display when opening pdf in Vista

I had similar problems with Adobe and could not find a remedy, eventually
started using a program called 'Foxit Reader" and completely uninstalled
'Adobe" now use 'Foxit" with no problems and it is not as bloated as 'Adobe"
--
Regards
Bob J
If advise given from anyone, solves problem or not, or if solved from
another source,post back & let us know.
Then we all benefit.



"hamstergal" wrote:
Quote:

> Hello! I haven't seen this question anywhere, but I do hope that there is
> someone who can help me with this problem.
>
> Whenever I open a .pdf file, whether in Acrobat or within a web browser, my
> computer suddenly goes into low-color (8-bit) mode, and I have to go to
> personalization/display settings to correct it. I have the most recent
> version of Acrobat, and have tried uninstalling and reinstalling it, but this
> still happens every time I open a .pdf!
>
> Is there anything I can do to stop this, and prevent it from happening in
> the future? It's extremely frustrating!
>
> Thanks!
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 04-30-2008   #3 (permalink)
gerryf
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Re: Problems with display when opening pdf in Vista

hamstergal wrote:
Quote:

> Hello! I haven't seen this question anywhere, but I do hope that there is
> someone who can help me with this problem.
>
> Whenever I open a .pdf file, whether in Acrobat or within a web browser, my
> computer suddenly goes into low-color (8-bit) mode, and I have to go to
> personalization/display settings to correct it. I have the most recent
> version of Acrobat, and have tried uninstalling and reinstalling it, but this
> still happens every time I open a .pdf!
>
> Is there anything I can do to stop this, and prevent it from happening in
> the future? It's extremely frustrating!
>
> Thanks!

Navigate to C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 8.0\Reader, right click
AcroRd32.exe and choose PROPERTIES...check the compatibility tab and
clear any settings
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Old 04-30-2008   #4 (permalink)
hamstergal
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RE: Problems with display when opening pdf in Vista

Bob--

Thanks for the tip! I did wind up fixing Acrobat, but if I find there are
any more problems, I will try Foxit. It's sometimes hard to find alternatives
for widely-used software.

"Bob J" wrote:
Quote:

> I had similar problems with Adobe and could not find a remedy, eventually
> started using a program called 'Foxit Reader" and completely uninstalled
> 'Adobe" now use 'Foxit" with no problems and it is not as bloated as 'Adobe"
> --
> Regards
> Bob J
> If advise given from anyone, solves problem or not, or if solved from
> another source,post back & let us know.
> Then we all benefit.
>
>
My System SpecsSystem Spec
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