Why can't I open pdf's after install of adobe reader? Should I see it in system preferences?

Why can't I open pdf's after install of adobe reader? Should I see it in system preferences?

There are can be reasons PDFs cannot be opened. For example, some forms created with Lifecycle Designer cannot be opened.
Are you sure the file is a PDF? Can you open it in Adobe Reader or Acrobat on a Mac or PC? Does it give an error message when you try to open it?

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    I have been able to open pdfs perfectly well up until I changed the security settings on Adobe Reader.  As I read somewhere that Apples have an inbuilt pdf reader I trashed everything Adobe, but still can't open pdfs.  Tried using Preview  to no avail. 
    Is there some other way of opening pdfs without reinstalling Adobe?

    You didn't think of mentioning that in your first post?  So it's not Adobe Reader or Preview you are having problems with.  It's pdf's in your browser!
    For Safari, you need to remove the adobe pdf plugins which Adobe apparently screwed up.  You need to remove:
    /Library/Internet Plug-Ins/AdobePDFViewer.plugin
    /Library/Internet Plug-Ins/AdobePDFViewerNPAPI.plugin
    I think you can "get away with" removing just the second one.  But both for sure should allow you to open pdf's in a browser (all browsers).

  • Why can't I open Captivate 7 after installing Yosemite

    I installed Yosemite and now I can't open Adobe Captivate 7.  Any ideas?

    Hi there
    Forums 101: If you want us to actually see images, never Never NEVER attach them. Instead, use the camera icon to insert them.
    As for the output files not opening on other PCs, were you certain that you copied ALL the files? Normally there are at least a SWF, HTM and JS file to copy. Depending on what you did with the project, there may be additional files to include.
    As for the other machine, are you certain you are using the same Captivate version? You cannot open a CP4 file if you have CP3. Additionally, where is the project located? Local drive or network? If on the network, try moving the file to local drive.
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  • Why can't I open PDF's since installing OSx 10.9.4 on my Mac?

    Ever since I installed the latest version of OSx I have been unable to open, view or print PDF's.  I have downloaded Abode Reader XI (version 11.0.07) a few times but still no luck.  I have had to load Firefox on my desktop as an alternative browser, frustrating as I liked Safari.
    Any ideas??

    Ever since I installed the latest version of OSx I have been unable to open, view or print PDF's.  I have downloaded Abode Reader XI (version 11.0.07) a few times but still no luck.  I have had to load Firefox on my desktop as an alternative browser, frustrating as I liked Safari.
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  • Why can I not open PDF-files in InDesign CS4?

    Hi,
    Well then, as I wrote in the headline... Why can I not open PDF-files?
    I get a notification that says that either the file is already open (which it's not) or it is missing a plug-in thingy for this kind of file.
    So, how do I know which plug-in thing I should chose from Adobe which will solve my problem?
    Could it be enough just to update the program? I tried with 6.0.6. upgrade but it wouldn't even open up. I'm not so good at this type of computerproblems (choosing upgrades, plug-in etc.). The program is not upgraded for a long time, unless it do it automatically, but I think we've chosen it not to....
    Please help!
    /S

    See: Zanelli Multipage Importer
    http://indesignsecrets.com/zanelli-releases-multipageimporter-for-importing-both-pdf-and-i ndd-files.php/comment-page-1

  • Why can't I open pdf files allthough having adobe reader 9 preinstalled on my new windows 7 laptop?

    Hi!
    I think my question might be simple to answer, so please if you read this give it a try...
    I just bought a new laptop with windows 7 on it. Adobe Reader 9 was allready installed. I wanted to open simple pdf files, but I got the message "Adobe Reader ?" in an empty field that pops up.
    Why can't I open pdf files? Do I also need to install the Adobe Flash Player as well?
    I would be very glad if you could give me a hint.
    Thanx 

    It appears as if Adobe Reader is not correctly installed.  Try installing the latest version 9.2 from http://get.adobe.com/reader/ - make sure that you uncheck any unwanted software bundled with the download.
    P.S.  no, you don't need Flash Player to open PDF files.

  • Why can't I open pdf files with Safari 7.0.6 and OS 10.9.4?

    I have just upgraded to Mavericks from OS 10.6.8. When I attempt to open a pdf file in Safari, I get the following message:
    Abobe Reader
    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.
    Well, I must have already accepted the Agreement because I can open pdfs directly from Adobe Reader and from other browsers. Why doesn't can't I open them from Safari?
    Don

    Launch Adobe Reader from your Launch Pad. Then accept the end user license agreement.
    I found that suggestion here >   ADOBE - ACCEPT END USER LICENCE AGREEMENT

  • Why can't I open pdf file?  Get a black box with a white x in the upper left hand corner that won't

    Why can't I open pdf file?  Get a black box with a white x in the upper left hand corner that won't open either

    I get the same thing... no matter what site i try to pull a pdf for IE10, it gives me the black x... if i use chrome it works, but my client does not want to use a different browser.
    I followed the guide that Pat posted... nothing worked... I have uninstalled and reinstalled Java, Adobe reader, Adobe flash,.. upgraded to IE11, then back to IE10 due to medical software that is not compatable with IE11...
    The kicker is that my Admin profile works just fine.. no issues.. so i know it has something to do with his profile....
    Please.. someone... help!!!

  • Why can't I open PDF files created in Adobe X using Adobe XI? How do I fix this?

    Why can't I open PDF files created using Adobe X in Adobe XI?

    I try and open them in Reader (double left click on the file) and all I get is a single screen with two overlapping frames neither of which have anything to do with the subject although the presentation title is at the top.  One of the frames had "Adobemail.com" on it. Our work computers were recently up-graded to Adobe XI and this was the first time I tried to open a presentation that has worked fine in the past.  I would have thought that Adobe XI would have been backward  compatible, but it doesn't seem so. Any help would be greatly appreciated as I have an 08:00 First-Aid class tomorrow and need this presentation.  Apparently Adobe forums are off-line for up-grades.  Thanks
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  • Why can't I open PDFs anymore and Adobe Reader won't install.

    Why can't I open PDFs anymore and Adobe Reader won't install? This happens only in Safari. I have tried changing my security preferences but it doesn't help.

    missyzz,
    which version of OS X is installed on your Mac, and which version of Adobe Reader do you have installed? Did you ensure that all of your browsers were not running when you’d installed Adobe Reader?
    To use Preview to open PDFs, download the PDFs to your Mac, and then use Preview to open the PDFs locally. Since you can open PDFs in Firefox, it sounds like you don’t need the Preview workaround.

  • Why won't Safari open PDF-documents after uninstalling Adobe Reader?

    Hi.
    I wonder why Safari won't open a PDF-document after I uninstallet Adobe Reader. Prior to my installation of Adobe Reader, Safari opened PDF's without any diffyculty.
    I've tried to reset Safari but it didn't seem to help at all.
    What do I do?
    Thanks
    Mike

    There might be a residual plug-in interfering with Safari's PDF opening capabilities.
    Installed plug-ins are listed via Safari > Help menu.
    They are located in
    /Library/Internet Plug-ins
    and
    ~/Library//Internet Plug-ins
    (tilde is home folder)
    charlie

  • Why can't I open PDF and what is error 1606?

    When I try to uninstall Adobe Reader the error 1606 message pops up , unidentified publisher, %appdata%, Adobe Reader 9.3.4. Have been unable to open PDF files for awhile.

    Launch Adobe Reader from your Launch Pad. Then accept the end user license agreement.
    I found that suggestion here >   ADOBE - ACCEPT END USER LICENCE AGREEMENT

  • I cannot open pdf documents after installing Reader XI

    Hi I have just installed Adobe Reader Xl. I now cannot open any pdf document - the screen is blank and closes after about 10 seconds. When running the trouble-shooter it states there is a compatibility issue. I have re-installed, I have looked at my internet options settings but still cannot resolve the issue. Do you have any suggestions? I am running Windows 7 and Norton 360 Premier Edition software.  Regards Doug

    Interesting that when I installed ReaderXI I wasn't asked to accept terms.
    Cheers
    Quoting Pat Willener <[email protected]>:
    Pat Willener http://forums.adobe.com/people/pwillener created the 
    discussion
    "Re: I cannot open pdf documents after installing Reader XI"
    To view the discussion, visit: 
    http://forums.adobe.com/message/5684309#5684309

  • Why can I now highlight text with mouse pointer in Adobe Reader 9

    I just downloaded Adobe Reader X. I think I prefer Reader 9. I don't like being able to click in the document and have a flashing place mark (right terminology?) there. This is now happening in the Reader 9 version too, and I can copy text this way, but I don't want this. I didn't change any preferences. Can anyone help?

    Like I said, I didn't change any of the preferences, so I don't know why this happened. I think it only happened after I opened Adobe Reader X. I see no options in preferences for turning on or off the ability to highlight text with your mouse pointer, and I thought you were not supposed to be able to do this in Adobe Reader 9.

  • Why can't I connect to the Internet on my Adobe Reader? And why do websites tell me I don't have Adobe downloaded when I have an updated version on my computer? It is an IPad,does that affect it?

    Why can't I connect to the Internet on my Adobe Reader? And why do websites tell me I don't have Adobe downloaded when I have an updated version on my computer? It is an IPad,does that affect it?

    Also, download and open the free Adobe Reader app. Then read the Help section to figure out how to use it.

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