Change'choose helper application' default win7; top answer too vague
m$7 chooses windows media default and c/n get it to open pdf files w/o hassle. I want to put Adobe acro XI on list and as default for 'choose helper application'. Top question answer [from your search] sounds quite simple but an hour of struggling and no luck! I assume m$ 7 wants to make it as difficult as possible to use anybody else's application. They have succeded,,,,, even in firefox they come up as unchangeable default and I c/n even add any one else to list......I need step by step dummy directions...not just go to preferences.... but,. how to find preferences......Mahalo!
Adobe help center didn't help either.........they said just open app and it will appear as temp default.
it did not
Current Firefox versions have enabled a built-in PDF Viewer that doesn't have all features that other PDF readers like the Adobe Reader have or may not function properly otherwise.
You can change the action for Portable Document Format (PDF) from Preview in Firefox to use another application like the Adobe Reader or set to Always Ask in "Firefox > Options/Preferences > Applications".
You can set the <b>pdfjs.disabled</b> pref to true on the <b>about:config</b> page to disable the build-in PDF viewer.
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/about:config
You can check the value of the <b>plugin.disable_full_page_plugin_for_types</b> pref on the about:config page and remove the application/pdf part if present or reset the pref to the default via the right-click context menu if you want to use a PDF plugin like the Adobe Reader.
See also:
*https://support.mozilla.org/kb/view-pdf-files-firefox-without-downloading-them
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No matter what I try I can never get the Acrobat Reader to be added to the group of "Choose Helper Application" programs available in that window when downloading a pdf. I always have to browse to the Acrobat reader and select it that way.
I have enabled Acrobat in the add-ons manager, but that has not solved the problem.
In the options > applications menu I've selected use Acrobat Reader for pdf files but that doesn't work and furthermore doesn't seem to stick. That is, sometimes when I check that menu later the selection has reverted to "always ask".
I'm using Firefox 32 on Windows 7. I have used Firefox on XP for years and never had this problem.Here are some screen shots to backup my claims.
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I would try a persmissions repair. Also, check the permissions on the prefs folder and file. There was a trick discussed here a while ago about locking the prefs file to prevent the prefs being changed, but this behavior sounds like the same type of situation, particularly since it seems to be asking on both startup and quit, when the program is attempting to modify the prefs.
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Choose an Application pop-up window? help!
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I’ve change my browser Foxfire to Safari, used MacScan, MacKeeper, etc.
You do not need to open a browser to use the Apple Store. Are the pop ups coming from your browser?
You do not need Mackeeper and you should uninstall it immediately.
What are the etc? You probably don't need them either! -
I think the "Wordpad Application (default) got entered some time ago while trying to open a DOCX file. I now have a compatibility pack downloaded for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Formats for my Office 2003 and I think I could open a DOCX file now but can't get this Wordpad application removed and changed to another application to open it, which I think would probably be Word or if someone has another suggestion.
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first, you just asked me to use MS file Explorer to see what the properties were.,..and to ask what happened. Yes - that's on my hard drive. The problem I have is opening word files in a DB that is web enabled.....I've used Firefox browser for that, and everything else , for years...... When I look at the Tools, and options on FireFox., as your support page noted.....NOTHING is listed in the Applications tab....hence my note asking for help. The file I need to open is a Word file out on a web enabled DB. It's not on my hard drive - I have to problems opening docs there - but for that, I don't use Firefox
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This is a new error. There used to be no problem.Do you have any setting for MP3 in Tools > Options > Applications ?
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Patricia Campos.
I'm From Brazil, Facebook- Patricia CamposYou need to ask Apple to reset your security questions; ways of contacting them include phoning AppleCare and asking for the Account Security team, clicking here and picking a method for your country, and filling out and submitting this form.
They wouldn't be security questions if they could be bypassed without Apple verifying your identity.
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Setting application default font
I have tried to search the Sun Java site for detailed info on this but haven't got anywhere.
I have an application (Java 1.3) which will be hosted on a UNIX JVM, but displayed on a Windows2000 m/c. The only LookAndFeel available is the Metal one, and the default font is a rather chunky Dialog font.
I want a font more like the W2000 font (arial or helvetica I think).
Is it possible to change this in the UIManager/LookAndFeel?
I have seen some talk in similar threads about discovering font property keys, thne using these to ally a Font object to a certain class of component (e.g labels, panels etc).
Has anyone done anything similar, and if so can you please spell it out for me!
Kind regards,
DaveI took a little bit from both of the examples and I put together a new class that allows the user to choose what font to apply to all or, individual components. I thought that it might be helpful to other people.
enjoy :)
* <p>Title: </p>
* <p>Description: </p>
* <p>Copyright: Copyright (c) 2002</p>
* <p>Company: NeoCore Inc</p>
* <p>Based on code by: Andrew Malcolm</p>
* @author Sandor Dornbush
* @version 1.0
package com.neocore.xmsApp;
import java.awt.*;
import java.awt.event.*;
import javax.swing.*;
import java.io.*;
import java.util.*;
import javax.swing.plaf.*;
public class PLAFTest extends JFrame {
JPanel main = new JPanel();
JLabel jLabel1 = new JLabel();
JTextField jTextField1 = new JTextField();
JButton exampleButton = new JButton();
JPanel jPanel2 = new JPanel();
JScrollPane m_jScrollPaneFonts = new JScrollPane();
JList fontsList = new JList();
JButton applyButton = new JButton("Apply");
ButtonGroup buttonGroup1 = new ButtonGroup();
JRadioButton m_jRadioButtonPlain = new JRadioButton();
JRadioButton m_jRadioButtonBold = new JRadioButton();
JRadioButton m_jRadioButtonItalic = new JRadioButton();
JTextField m_jTextFieldSize = new JTextField();
JLabel jLabel2 = new JLabel();
private String[] components;
JList componentList = new JList();
public PLAFTest() {
try {
layoutComponents();
addActionListeners();
catch(Exception e) {
e.printStackTrace();
pack();
GraphicsEnvironment graphicsEnvironment=GraphicsEnvironment.getLocalGraphicsEnvironment();
String[] fontNames=graphicsEnvironment.getAvailableFontFamilyNames();
fontsList.setListData(fontNames);
UIDefaults defaults = UIManager.getDefaults();
// Build of Map of attributes for each component
Enumeration enum = defaults.keys();
Vector v = new Vector();
v.add("All");
for(int i=1; enum.hasMoreElements(); i++) {
Object key = enum.nextElement();
String key_s = key.toString();
if(key_s.endsWith(".font") &&
!key_s.startsWith("class") &&
!key_s.startsWith("javax")) {
int index = key_s.indexOf(".font");
String s = key_s.substring(0,index);
v.add(s);
components = (String[]) v.toArray(new String[0]);
componentList.setListData(components);
m_jTextFieldSize.setText("12");
m_jRadioButtonPlain.setSelected(true);
void this_windowClosing(WindowEvent e) {
close();
void close() {
System.exit(0);
public static void main(String[] args) {
try {
UIManager.setLookAndFeel(UIManager.getSystemLookAndFeelClassName());
FontUIResource font=(FontUIResource)UIManager.get("TextField.font");
PLAFTest plafTest=new PLAFTest();
if( font.isPlain()) plafTest.setTitle("PLAF "+font.getFontName()+" "+font.getSize()+" PLAIN");
if( font.isBold()) plafTest.setTitle("PLAF "+font.getFontName()+" "+font.getSize()+" BOLD");
if( font.isItalic()) plafTest.setTitle("PLAF "+font.getFontName()+" "+font.getSize()+" ITALIC");
plafTest.show();
catch(Exception e) {
e.printStackTrace();
private void layoutComponents() {
JPanel content = (JPanel)getContentPane();
content.setLayout(new BorderLayout());
JPanel top = new JPanel(new GridLayout(1,3));
// pick the font
m_jScrollPaneFonts.setVerticalScrollBarPolicy(JScrollPane.VERTICAL_SCROLLBAR_ALWAYS);
m_jScrollPaneFonts.setBorder(BorderFactory.createTitledBorder("Choose Font:"));
top.add(m_jScrollPaneFonts);
m_jRadioButtonPlain.setText("Plain");
m_jRadioButtonBold.setText("Bold");
m_jRadioButtonItalic.setText("Italic");
// pick the component to apply it to
JScrollPane scrolls = new JScrollPane(componentList);
scrolls.setBorder(BorderFactory.createTitledBorder("Choose Component to Apply to:"));
top.add(scrolls);
// all of the example components
JPanel examples = new JPanel(new GridLayout(0,1));
jLabel1.setText("Label");
examples.add(jLabel1);
jTextField1.setText("TextField");
examples.add(jTextField1);
examples.add(exampleButton);
exampleButton.setText("Button");
examples.setBorder(BorderFactory.createEtchedBorder());
top.add(examples);
content.add(top,"Center");
// all the stuff on the bottom
JPanel bottom = new JPanel(new FlowLayout(FlowLayout.LEFT));
bottom.add(m_jRadioButtonItalic);
bottom.add(m_jRadioButtonBold);
bottom.add(m_jRadioButtonPlain);
bottom.add(applyButton);
bottom.add(jLabel2);
bottom.add(m_jTextFieldSize);
content.add(bottom,"South");
m_jScrollPaneFonts.getViewport().add(fontsList, null);
buttonGroup1.add(m_jRadioButtonItalic);
buttonGroup1.add(m_jRadioButtonBold);
buttonGroup1.add(m_jRadioButtonPlain);
private void addActionListeners() {
this.addWindowListener(new java.awt.event.WindowAdapter() {
public void windowClosing(WindowEvent e) {
this_windowClosing(e);
applyButton.addActionListener(new java.awt.event.ActionListener() {
public void actionPerformed(ActionEvent e) {
applyButtonActionPerformed(e);
void applyButtonActionPerformed(ActionEvent e) {
try {
Object o =fontsList.getSelectedValue();
if(o==null)
return;
String fontname=(String)o;
o = componentList.getSelectedValue();
if(o==null){
return;
String componentName = (String)o;
int fontsize=12;
try {
fontsize=Integer.parseInt(m_jTextFieldSize.getText());
} catch(Exception ex) {
ex.printStackTrace();
return;
int fontstyle=Font.PLAIN;
if(m_jRadioButtonPlain.isSelected()) {
fontstyle=Font.PLAIN;
else if(m_jRadioButtonBold.isSelected()) {
fontstyle=Font.BOLD;
else if(m_jRadioButtonItalic.isSelected()) {
fontstyle=Font.ITALIC;
FontUIResource font=new FontUIResource(fontname,fontstyle,fontsize);
if(componentName.equals("All")) {
for(int i=1; i<components.length; i++)
UIManager.put( components[i] + ".font",font);
} else {
UIManager.put( componentName + ".font",font);
switch(fontstyle) {
case Font.PLAIN: setTitle("PLAF "+fontname+" "+fontsize+" PLAIN"); break;
case Font.BOLD: setTitle("PLAF "+fontname+" "+fontsize+" BOLD"); break;
case Font.ITALIC: setTitle("PLAF "+fontname+" "+fontsize+" ITALIC"); break;
SwingUtilities.updateComponentTreeUI(this);
catch(Exception ex) {
ex.printStackTrace();
} -
"There was an Error Launching the Adobe Help Application" in PhotoShop
Hi all--
I recently bought a new computer and also Creative Suite. However, I am unable to launch "help" in Photoshop. Here are a few specifics:
Computer/Version/Product Specifics:
The computer is a Sager 8690, if it matters.
The product I have is CS4 Design Premium for Students.
The type of PhotoShop I am using is PhotoShop Extended.
I am using Windows 7/64 bit.
My Attempts to Fix the Problem:
The error message suggests to "re-install the application and the Help Component." I have attempted this, along with a re-boot, to no avail (although I did not completely uninstall the application first.)
I went to the FAQs here and saw the 11.0.1 (I think?) update for Photoshop, and so I downloaded that and re-started; again to no avail.
I searched the forum and attempted the advice of all similar threads I could find, i.e.
there is a thread that suggests this is a registry problem. There is advice to fix this, but only for Windows XP and Vista; there is no advice for Windows 7/64 bit
there is a thread that suggests the problem is that the help files are not in the US English file, however, I checked and confirmed that my preferences/files are indeed set up for US English.
When the Problem Occurs:
The problem happens when I am in PhotoShop and I either try to hit the F1 key or I try to go to Help/PhotoShop Help (which is basically the same difference).
Possible Causes (although I don't know what to do about it)
I am wondering if perhaps the problem is that I first attemped to use Google Chrome as my internet browser? I have since chosen Internet Explorer 8.
I see that under "Programs" there is both Internet Explorer and Internet Explorer 64 bit--not sure if perhaps part of the problem is that one is my default (don't know/don't know how to tell what this is) and PhotoShop is identifying/trying to use the other one?
I believe but don't remember for sure if I attempted to install CS4 twice--maybe that messed things up somehow?
I have two "Program Files" folders--one is called "Program Files" and the other is called "Program Files (x86)". I don't know what the difference between these two are. I also don't know if it's problemmatic to have both, or which one is being used. I did not see any "help" files in either.
Whatever any help or advice anyone can provide, I would sincerely appreciate. I don't believe I am entitled to any free support from Adobe with my Student Edition (bought via Amazon), but I don't know how I can check that, either. I bought/activated the product last week.Thank you, Zeno! I added the link you provided to my "favorites". That was very helpful, thank you. :-)
At the link you provided, there was the following instructions:
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To change the Help command destination for all your Adobe CS4 products, choose an option:
Community Help (all adobe.com Help and support plus selected community expert content)
Help on the Web (product Help system only)
I chose the "Community Help" option. However, when I then went to PhotoShop, I still had the same error message.
While it is nice that I have the link now and can open Explorer to access it, I would really like to be able to activate help with my F1 key. I tend to just use PhotoShop without anything else running, then if I need help I hit F1, read the fix, and close it. I'd like to be able to do this rather than to leave Explorer open to that link all the time I'm in PhotoShop.
Can you or anyone else tell me how to get rid of this message and fix this so that when I hit F1 I get help? -
My MacAir is great except for a problem i have. Keys F1, F2,F5,F6,F7,F8,F9,F10,F11,F12 and the power button are unresponsive. These are keys i frequently use and i have searched the whole apple help centre. Anyone got answers for me? Please helP!!!
Some keys don't work as expected
From the Apple menu, choose System Preferences.
From the View menu, choose Speech.
Click the Text to Speech tab.
If "Speak selected text when the key is pressed" is enabled, the key or key combination set to speak text cannot be used for other purposes or used to type text--click Set Key and change it to a less-commonly used key combination (try to use modifier keys such as Shift, Command, Option, and Control). Or, disable the "Speak selected text when the key is pressed" option.
Click the Universal Access pane in System Preferences, click the Keyboard tab.
Make sure that Slow Keys is turned off. With Slow Keys on, you need to press a key for a longer period of time for it to be recognized.
In the Universal Access pane, click the Mouse tab, and make sure Mouse Keys is turned off. With Mouse Keys enabled, you cannot use the Numeric Keypad to enter numbers--instead the keypad moves the pointer (cursor). (There is an option to enable Mouse Keys with five presses of the Option key; you may want to turn that option off to avoid accidentally enabling it.) If Mouse Keys is enabled and you are using a keyboard with no numeric keypad or Num Lock function, see Unable to type while Mouse Keys is enabled in Mac OS X.
If the function keys on the top row of the keyboard are not working as expected, see Mac OS X: How to change the behavior of function keys.
If the issue persists, use Keyboard Viewer to help isolate the issue:
Click the Language & Text pane (Mac OS X v10.6) or International pane (Mac OS X v10.5.8 or earlier) in System Preferences.
Click the Input Sources tab (or Input Menu tab in Mac OS X 10.5.8 or earlier).
Click the Keyboard & Character Viewer "On" checkbox to select it (click the Keyboard Viewer "On" checkbox in Mac OS X 10.5.8 or earlier).
From the Input (flag) menu, choose Show Keyboard Viewer.
If the keyboard is connected and detected by Mac OS X, the keys you type will highlight in the Keyboard Viewer window. Open TextEdit (or any text application), and try to type something using the keys that were previously not responding to see if they highlight in Keyboard Viewer.
Start from the Mac OS X Install Disc, choose Terminal from the Utilities menu and test the keys which were previously not working. If the keys work while started from the Install disc, then the keyboard itself is working correctly. Use Mac OS X: How to troubleshoot a software issue to isolate the software issue that may be causing the keys to not respond.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1381 -
"Network settings have be changed by another application" stuck in loops
I have the exact problem as others with Network System Preferences saying that the settings have been changed by another application. The message goes into a loop that can only be stopped with a Force Quit of the Preferences. I also have the Airport not connecting at start-up without choosing the Network Name from the Airport Pull down menu. I also think it may have started with the last Security upgrade and Java upgrade. I have used the airport utility to reconfig the base station. I discovered a system keychain with a password for the airport that my normal passwords would not open to show what it's password was. I have done many disk permissions and verifications. Any ideas? I would think if this is a Security update error, that Apple would be aware of it by now and post a repair. I have followed some threads on this issue but would rather wait for an Apple fix. There appears to be no way to contact Apple in customer support.
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In the Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/ folder delete the following:
com.apple.airport.preferences.plist
NetworkInterfaces.plist
preferences.plist
com.apple.nat.plist
You will have to re-configure all your network settings since deleting these files will cause them to be returned to defaults.
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