Do I need adobe reader to view pages in Preview?

If I want to print a PDF page, when browsing web, do I also need Adobe Reader or is Preview sufficient to print PDF documents?? Don;t want to have duplicate apps if i don't need them.

Preview should be sufficient.

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This is what it says. I have done all of this and it still does not let me view the page.
Before viewing PDF documents in this browser you must launch Adobe Reader and accept the End User License Agreement, then Quit and relaunch the browser.

Error message says need Adobe reader 8 or 9 installed to open pdfs from web pages yet Reader 9alredy

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What is your operating system, browser?
What is the exact message you are getting?

"Cannot use adobe reader to view pdf in your web browser" error in Windows 7 and Acrobat pro 8.1.7

I get the error "Cannot use adobe reader to view pdf in your web browser. Reader will now exit. Please exit your browser and try again" in Windows 7 x32 and Windows 7 x64 with Acrobat pro 8.1.7. This happens when trying to open a PDF file in Internet explorer 8.0.760 or when I open a PDF in Quickbooks 2008. If I answer ok or cancel the file opens normally. If I open acrobat 8 first then the pdf files open as expected. I also tried a copy of Acrobat reader with no difference in the outcome. Since this happens on two different computers one fresh copy of windows 7 x64 the other an upgrade to windows 7 x32 and they used to work before the change to windows 7, I assume there is some kind of incompatibility with windows 7 and acrobat. Is this a known issue and will it be fixed in an update to acrobat in the near future?

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.
My intention wasn't to screw up ur machine or anybody elses as I said I've used this solution many times however what I've should gave is the disclaimer to backup ur registry before u make mods so u can revert back in case. Also the ony other thing I can think of is that this solution was for Windows XP using registry editior 5, I'm noticing that the title of this thread is Windows 7.

Safari keeps trying to use Adobe Reader to view PDFs

I had to download adobe reader because my banks electronic statements can only be read by it. Even tho it is not my default reader Safari always tried to use it to read a pdf. I can't find any way to tell Safari to use Preview again without uninstalling Adobe Reader.
Thanks

I had the same problem with bank and some government (FAA) sites.
Without Adobe Reader installed, they either would not download or would download a blank pdf page.
With Aobe Reader installed, you can download to view in Safari, but cannot save on your Mac as a .pdf.
[When Adobe Reader is default .pdf reader it hijacks the Export PDF option, including using printer driver to print to file as .pdf]
Deleting AdobePDFVewer.plugin from /Library/Internet will work, but there are a couple of easier fixes than deleting and reinstalling the plugins:
You can switch the default viewer back and forth (including Safari's default viewer) by:
Right click on a .pdf file and from the context menu select Get Info > Open With: (select Adobe Reader or Preview) > Change All and close the popup to set selected app as default.
If you have to use Adobe Reader to view a .pdf on the picky site and decide to save it - don't try to use Adobe Reader to do so (via Safari).
Instead either:
1. Option click on the site's link to the .pdf to download to your default download folder.
- or-
2. Right click on the site's link to the .pdf and select either "download linked file..." or "Save linked file as.." and save to desired folder.
I am not sure if this will work in all cases, but so far it has worked OK for those I normally use.

Cannot use Adobe Reader to view PDF in web browser error

I have a new computer and have Acrobat Pro installed. When I try to click on PDF links in browsers, I get an error:
Cannot use Adobe Reader to view PDF in web browser.
I want to be able to open these links using Acrobat Pro. What can I do in Internet Explorer so I don't always receive these errors, and so pdfs automatically open using Acrobat Pro?
Steve

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.

Do I need Adobe Reader & alternative browsers?

Hello!
I'm relatively new to the world of Mac and am delighted so far.
However, I've tried downloading a bill from an energy supplier's site (Powergen) and it opens a window then says "we could not access your bill." I've tried on various occasions - same result. It may be the site is having problems; maybe it doesn't recognise Safari (although other areas of 'online account management' seem OK). Also, I tried downloading a document from the British Gas site and it told me I need Adobe Reader. On other sites (so far) PDF-style docs load into Safari's reader with no probs.
Basically, do I need Adobe Reader? Should I try Debug? (where Safari 'pretends' to be IE), and/or should I try different browsers? In my Windows days I used Firefox, although I gather Camino is more 'purpose built' for the Mac. Is this the case?
Many thanks for any advice offered.

Hello Ast. A. Moore, thanks for replying.
I can't provide a link to the Powergen bill page exactly as that is part of the 'security log-in' section.
The British Gas page, however, appears below. I'm sorry about the length of the url but I haven't yet figured out how to make a proper clickable link here.
If you paste the below into your browser and go to this page on their site, then click on the sentence 'British and Scottish Gas Prices' in blue down the page hopefully it will then try to get you their price list. It was at this point I got the 'Acrobat Reader required' message in a new window.
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I hope the above is useful; and thanks for your help.
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How do I open a file that needs adobe reader on my iPad

How do I open a file on my iPad that needs adobe reader.

Safari and the Mail app support PDFs - tap on them and they should open. If you want to store them on the iPad then there are a number of apps that support them and which you can sync them to or use 'open in' on Safari or Mail to copy them to e.g. free apps such as Apple's iBooks and Adobe Reader

Does a person need Adobe Reader in order to use a fillable PDF form?

I have created a fillable form using Acrobat XI and I find that some persons are unable to use it while others are. Does a person need Adobe Reader to use the fillable form? If so, how easy is it to download?
Thank you

Hi kenmilw,
Reader is an excellent, and free, option for your recipients who need to fill out your form. It's easily downloaded from www.adobe.com/products/reader.html. You can also use the Fill & Sign service on Acrobat.com to fill any PDF form.
What troubles are your recipients encountering? And those who do have trouble--how are they filling out the form?
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HT1338 why i'm not able to open pdf files? says i need adobe reader, but not sure where to get it.

why i'm not able to open pdf files? says i need adobe reader, but not sure where to get it.

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
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As of late i have been unable to run fwd email u tube videos my mac tells me i need adobe flash got it still neg = and now my bakn statement is in pdf and mac tells me i need adobe reader got still neg why can't i run these things on safari?

As of late I am unable to run forwarded videos ie utube ect on safari- my MAC tells me I need adobe flash- got it still neg - now my bank statement is in PDF format and my MACtells me I need adobe reader - got it still neg WHY CAN'T I RUN THESE THINGS ON SAFARI???

Hi...
For videos. Uninstall the current Flash plugin then reinstall new > Troubleshoot Flash Player | Mac OS
Quit then relaunch Safari. From the Safari menu bar click Safari > Empty Cache
Try a video.
All online bank statments are in PDF format.
Go to /Library/Internet Plug-Ins
Move the Adobe PDF Browser plugin (or just PDF Browser plugin) to the Trash.
Now try a bank statement.

I don't want Adobe to open up and be selected immediately. I work with iPhoto and Ipages etc and preview which needs to be my main application for my work , but need adobe reader for other files... how can I do this please?

I don't want Adobe to open up and be selected immediately. I work with iPhoto and Ipages etc and preview which needs to be my main application for my work , but need adobe reader for other files... how can I do this please?

loopiloo1 wrote:
I don't want Adobe to open up and be selected immediately.
Sorry, I don't understand this - you don't want Adobe [Reader] not to open when doing what? On what operating system?

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Do I need adobe reader & flash player with Lyon?

Depends on your needs. Anytime Adobe adds new features to Acrobat Pro, there will be users creating documents using those new features the Reader will be able to display that Apple's Preview cannot, since they have to play catch-up and try to figure out how to render the new format.
As far as Flash, that is site dependent. Flash is used on the web, more than anything else it seems, to animate ads. But you also need it for YouTube videos and many other objects where if Flash is not enabled, you may not even be able to use a particular site.
That's for now. With Flash banned from mobile devices, expect more and more companies to use HTML5 and do away with Flash entirely. It will probably be a slow transition, but I think Flash's days are numbered.

I can not get my ipay statements , I need adobe reader

I cant get my ipay statements, it says I need adobe reader, which I have installed and still can not get my information

Hi salex7,
I just checked your account and saw that your order is still processing. I can take several hours for an order to process fully. Once it does, however, you should have no problem logging in and converting files.
Please try again shortly, and let us know if you're able to log in.
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System requesting latest version of Adobe reader to view file - URL provided, followed the download process however still cant open document. Help?

System requesting latest version of Adobe reader to view file - URL provided, followed the download process however still cant open document. Help?

Hi becl43227859,
Can you please provide the following info:
1. What is the error message that you are getting?
2. What was the URL that was provided?
3. Are you getting this error for a specific document or for all of them?
4. Can you try downloading Reader DC from Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Install for all versions and re-installing on you machine.
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