Acrobat reader doesn't open automatically anymore

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3 total messages Started by boze_bozambo Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:31

#158

Author: boze_bozambo
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:31

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Hello,

since my last update to READER 8, Acrobat reader doesn't open automatically on clicking on a PDF file anymore. When I download a PDF file for opening it doesn't work either. I need to "open with Acrobat Reader 8" to succeed. I tried to update to Reader 9 and have the same problem. So now I need to first download and Save on my HD the PDF file and then open with Reader 9 to open it.

Could you please telle me how to come back to the old way to open my files just by clicking on them.

Thanks

Boze

Re: Acrobat reader doesn't open automatically anymore

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Author: Michael Kazlow
Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2009 16:25

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You need to fix the file associations. I believe this is addressed in 
the FAQ.

Mike

Re: Acrobat reader doesn't open automatically anymore

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Author: E._R._Voth
Date: Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:03

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March 31, 2008

To solve the pesky �file association problem� after installing a �new� Adobe Acrobat Reader software program in Windows XP, try this:

1. RIGHT-CLICK on the icon of the older �problem� pdf file that you�re trying to open.

2. A menu window will appear. In this window, click �open with.�

3. Another menu window will appear listing most of the programs on your had drive. If you have installed a �new� Acrobat Reader, it should be there. Click ONLY ONCE (do not double-click) on it to highlight it.

4. In the same window, near the bottom -- but NOT in the list of programs -- there is box labeled �Always use the selected program to open this kind of file.� Click on this box.

5. Click �OK.�

This should solve the problem for ALL Adobe Reader pdf files on your hard drive.

Hope this helps!

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