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Robbins
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      02-07-2008
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?
 
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      02-07-2008
Robbins wrote:
> 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 Reader had an update today. Try updating it and see if that helps.

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Robbins
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      02-07-2008
Adobe is updated and still in PDF files are readable.

"Alias" wrote:

> Robbins wrote:
> > 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 Reader had an update today. Try updating it and see if that helps.
>
> Alias
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Charlie42
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      02-07-2008
"Robbins" <> wrote:

>> 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

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Cackie
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      04-17-2008
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:

> "Robbins" <> wrote:
>
> >> 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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Mark
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      04-17-2008
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" <> wrote in message
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> 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:
>
>> "Robbins" <> wrote:
>>
>> >> 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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Charlie42
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      04-17-2008
"Cackie" <> wrote:

> 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
> un the program I am able to open the files. Should I click on the update
> feature?


I am guessing you get this message from Adobe Reader, and I suggest you
follow it's advice. Upgrade to version 8.1, it works with Vista.

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