? cannot open pdf files. get 'because it is not supported on this system'?
Cannot open pdf files. get a pop up that says 'You cannont open the application "" because it is not supported on this system.
Hi Sharon,
Highlight a PDF in the Finder, do a Get Info on it, (CMD+i), what does it say for Open with? Or choose Open with... Preview.
Another test is to open Preview in Applications, then drag a PDF to Preview's icon in the Dock. What happens?
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http://code.google.com/p/tenfourfox/downloads/list
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