Solved Downloaded Adobe Reader won't open PDF files

Tufenuf January 9, 2010 at 08:41:16

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rickle21, Are these pdf files attachments in your e-mail that you're trying to open? Can you save them to your hard drive then see if you can open them? Which e-mail program are you using? Tufenuf

I never thought of saving them first. It works perfectly.. thank-you, but why won't they open first time round? It isn't just email, but I use BT yahoo and hotmail. Thanks for sorting the problem.

Tufenuf January 9, 2010 at 15:52:49

rickle21, "why won't they open first time round? It isn't just email, but I use BT yahoo and hotmail." You may want to go thru some links/threads at the search link below. http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en&s... I personally always save pdf attachments to my hard drive then scan them with my Anti Virus program prior to opening them but that's my choice. Tufenuf

Thanks for your help. I looked at some of the threads/links for email advice. Saving the files first is just fine and probably safer. It's just annoying they won't open initially.

Deke January 10, 2010 at 05:29:52

You might want to look at this thread as there appears to be more than one way to fix this problem. I personally use Foxit Reader. It doesn't have all the whistles and bells of Adobe but if you just want to open pdf files it is light and works great. http://forums.techarena.in/windows-... Take Care Deke

Thanks Deke. I looked at the techarena but it all looks too techy for me! I'll stick with saving the files first. Everyone has been really helpful.