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Adobe Reader is world's most-exploited app.
Antique Senior Member
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Seriously ive used adobe reader since i first started using pc and ive never ever had any problems,this is just far fetched,im sorry folks but sadly its true!!
I'm sorry.
Seriously, if you are happy with it, by all means use it. I have a list of reasons why I avoid it.
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz 2.50 GB RAM NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberHome built OSWindows 7 Ultimate 32 bit CPUIntel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz MotherboardASUS P4P800-VM Motherboard Chipset: Intel 865G + ICH5 Memory2.50 GB RAM Graphics Card(s)NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS Sound CardSoundMax Integrated Digital Audio (Chip) Monitor(s) DisplaysViewSonic VX 1962 wm Screen Resolution1680 X 1050 Hard DrivesSeagate Barracuda 7200.10 80 GB
ST380215A ATA Device 18.6 GB
Western Digital "My Book" external hard drive 750 GB CoolingFan based KeyboardMicrosoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000 v10 USB MouseLogitec optic USB Internet Speed3.01 Mb/s download 0.64 Mb/s upload
I have been using adobe reader since i got my 1st PC.
But after reading the article regarding adobe reader's exploits, i quickly switched to FoxIt reader.
Thanks, Jan.
Win 7 Ultimate SP1 x64 Intel Pentium Dual Core E5300 OC'd @ 3GHz Kingston 2x2GB DDR2-800 Dual Channel SDRAM Integrated Intel GMA X4500 Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberD3f's Customs OSWin 7 Ultimate SP1 x64 CPUIntel Pentium Dual Core E5300 OC'd @ 3GHz MotherboardAsus P5G41-M LE MemoryKingston 2x2GB DDR2-800 Dual Channel SDRAM Graphics Card(s)Integrated Intel GMA X4500 Sound CardRealtek 5.1 HD Audio (ALC887) Monitor(s) DisplaysLG Flatron W1943S @ 60Hz Screen Resolution1360 x 768 Hard DrivesInternal - WD Caviar Blue 500GB, External - WD My Passport Essential 500GB PSUHeadway 450w PSU CasePixxo Slim Black mATX Case CoolingStock Cpu Fan, 1 x Top Case Fan KeyboardLogitech K120 MouseLogitech LS1 Laser Mouse Internet Speed17.66Mb/s Down, 0.82Mb/s Up Other InfoCreative SBS A300 2.1 Speaker System, LG GH22NS50 22x Internal Super-Multi DVD-RW, 2Wire 5012NV Wireless Modem Router
This is probably only because people never bother to update or fix anything on there computers like my friend. He just starts downloading anything like crazy and never bothers to fix it or un-install it. Along with never updating, etc etc
Windows Seven x64 Intel Core 2 Quad Q6700 3.2Ghz 6GB Samsung 5850 Sapphire Toxic Edition Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberZezasuBuilt OSWindows Seven x64 CPUIntel Core 2 Quad Q6700 3.2Ghz MotherboardGA-UD3P Intel and Crossfire ready Memory6GB Samsung Graphics Card(s)5850 Sapphire Toxic Edition Sound CardOn Board relTek Monitor(s) Displays23inch LG W2343T Dual Montiors Screen Resolution1920-1680 Dualmonitors Hard DrivesWestern Digital 7200. X 2 (500gb)
Sega 7.2 X 2 (500gb) PSUCorsair HX650W CaseLian Li Lan Cool PC-k7 CoolingArtic Freezer 7 Artic Case fans KeyboardLogitech illuminated keyboard MouseLogitech Trackball Internet Speed1MB down 500k UP (10mb D /1mb U ) Other InfoWindows 7, have yet to reinstall :)
insite.fds.com wants me to use adobe
Windows 2000 5.0 Build 2195 Intel Core i7-2630QM@2GHz(2.9GHz Turbo Boost)... Kingston DDR3 1333 16GB (4GBx4) nVidia GTX 460m 1.5GB Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberAsus G73SW-XN2 OSWindows 2000 5.0 Build 2195 CPUIntel Core i7-2630QM@2GHz(2.9GHz Turbo Boost) [Sandy Bridge] MotherboardAsus G73SW (Intel HM65 Chipset) MemoryKingston DDR3 1333 16GB (4GBx4) Graphics Card(s)nVidia GTX 460m 1.5GB Sound CardEAX Advanced HD 5.0, THX TruStudio Monitor(s) Displays17.3 in. primary & 23 in. secondary Screen Resolution1920x1080 Hard DrivesSeagate Momentus XT (SATA II) 500 GB @ 7200 RPM
Hitachi (SATA II) 500GB @ 7200 RPM
Non Raid because ASUS was crappy to choose an HM65 Chipset KeyboardBuilt-in 102-Key Backlit Keyboard Other InfoIt's a Laptop.
Antique Senior Member
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insite.fds.com wants me to use adobe
Foxit reader will work for anything that "requires" Adobe Reader. Both open pdf documents.
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz 2.50 GB RAM NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS Computer Manufacturer/Model NumberHome built OSWindows 7 Ultimate 32 bit CPUIntel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz MotherboardASUS P4P800-VM Motherboard Chipset: Intel 865G + ICH5 Memory2.50 GB RAM Graphics Card(s)NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GS Sound CardSoundMax Integrated Digital Audio (Chip) Monitor(s) DisplaysViewSonic VX 1962 wm Screen Resolution1680 X 1050 Hard DrivesSeagate Barracuda 7200.10 80 GB
ST380215A ATA Device 18.6 GB
Western Digital "My Book" external hard drive 750 GB CoolingFan based KeyboardMicrosoft Comfort Curve Keyboard 2000 v10 USB MouseLogitec optic USB Internet Speed3.01 Mb/s download 0.64 Mb/s upload