CANNOT USE ADOBE READER

I downladed the latest version of the free Adobe Reader. However, I am unable to downlad any PDF documents from any websites. What can I do?

Hi ,
If you are unable to download a file then it has nothing to do with Adobe Reader . After downloading , if you are unable to view or open the file , then it is an issue with Adobe Reader.
Please check in your downloads folder , if the file is downloaded or not .
Try changing your browser to download the file properly first.

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tvandersluijs - I'm sorry if that screwed up your machine however:
1. What version of Adobe Reader are you using because as you can see the registry entry is for Adobe Reader 9, if ur using Adobe Reader 8 then u need to specify ur version as PAllens entry suggested - "E.g. "C:\Program files\Adobe\Acrobat [version]\Reader\AcroRd32.exe""
2. I've used this solution significantly because I have come across this specific issue for multiple users.
3. All the registry entry does is tell Windows what program to use by default to open/view PDF documents.
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Because it was not designed for Windows 7 doesn't mean it cant run.
If you install the applications as administrator, you shouldn't have problems. I have installed both Reader and Pro versions on Windows 7 32 and 64 bit without problems, as long as I did it as administrator. You right click on the setup and select Run as Administrator. You don't need to do it for updates if you go through the update option on the help panel.

Cannot use Adobe Reader to view PDF in your web browser ...

Hi,
Why am I receiving this message?
Windows XP Professional SP3
Reader 8.1.2
Firefox 3
I think it only happens the first time, when the AcroRd32.exe process is not running. After clicking OK, the PDF loads in the browser anyway.
Glen.

A look over of some Adobe TechNotes may be helpful re: Window 7 and Adobe applications.
In general - Installing and using Windows 7 with Adobe applications.
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/508/cpsid_50853.html For Adobe product operating system compatibility.
http://www.adobe.com/support/OScompatibility.html For Adobe Acrobat products.
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/faq/
"Do Adobe Acrobat 9 and Adobe Reader 9 require updates to be compatible with Windows 7?"
This states that Acrobat 9.2 and Adobe Reader 9.2 are required for compatibility with Windows 7.
Look over "What about older versions of Acrobat and Windows 7" for upgrade information.
Keep in mind that the browser add-in that interfaces with Reader / Acrobat is placed when the Adobe application is installed.
So it too is bounded by the Reader / Acrobat version's compatibility with a given OS.
In short, if running Windows 7 & if Acrobat 9.2 and Adobe Reader 9.2 or better is not installed you can expect to encounter "issues".
Some may be addressed by work arounds.
Be well..

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Theyankfan

Hey Joseph Curcio,
You might be viewing the PDFs in your browser only where Adobe Reader plug-in is disabled.
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Let me know in which browser are you trying to view the PDFs so that I can help you out enabling the required plug-ins.
Regards,
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Cheers
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Thanks for responding Ankit. No, I saved the form to a folder on my desktop and I open it using the Adobe Reader app. It has always worked without a problem before. I checked my husband's iMac (which has the same saved form on his Desktop). He is also running OS X 10.6.8. On his machine it opened without a hitch so I used his computer to fill in the form and print it out. Obviously, if it works on his computer and he's also using 10.6.8 it's not related to the upgrade.
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