I can't edit multi page PDF file in Illustrator at once.

I made 30-page PDF file in Illustrator last week.
Yesterday my co-woker eited and sent to me.
but i can't open 30-pages all in once
instead of this window pops up and only 1 page of all open it.
How do I open all the page and edit it once without any script?
Last week I Could open it without asking.

Keep a backup of the .ai file. Your coworker should not be making edits to pdfs, only commenting tools. Tell your coworker not to do that again, unless they know what they are doing (eg: are creating from scripts). If they persist, or this is your boss, lock the PDF with security protection.
This script may help you. Keep in mind the popular pdf preset smallest file size converts to RGB, so your color will change and l;ayers possibly flattentin if Illustrator editing capabilites is lost.
https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/exchange/index.cfm?event=extensionDetail&extid=1698047

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