Windows 7 won't open Foxit pdf files automatically


  1. slapshot1959
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    Windows 7 won't open Foxit pdf files automatically


    Having trouble with W7 opening up pdf files with Foxit.
    I have set the proper association for pdf files, have no other pdf reader installed, yet everytime I click on a pdf file I get the "Windows cannot find the program ......blah blah blah."
    Then I can click browse for program, and foxit reader is listed, then clicking launches it. I do check the "remember this choice for files of this type" but it never does.
    Anyone have any ideas why?
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  3. ignatzatsonic
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    Windows 7 Home Premium SP1, 64-bit
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    I have been using Foxit successfully for about 2 weeks.

    I just checked my "default" and don't even see PDF listed as an extension!!

    But when I find a PDF on the web, I can open it with Foxit.

    When I look in "set default programs", Foxit is not listed.

    Wish I had more insight.
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  4. Jonathan_King
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    Try using another PDF reader, like the free PDF XChange. If the problem continues, we know we have a problem. If not, then we know the problem's with Foxit.
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  6. ignatzatsonic
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    Jonathan:

    I'm not particularly excited about Foxit and would consider PDF Xchange.

    Any issues with the free version--nag screens, limitations, pop ups, etc?

    I often need to copy and paste from a PDF. Is this easily done and well thought out on PDF Xchange?
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  7. Jonathan_King
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    ignatzatsonic said:
    Jonathan:

    I'm not particularly excited about Foxit and would consider PDF Xchange.

    Any issues with the free version--nag screens, limitations, pop ups, etc?

    I often need to copy and paste from a PDF. Is this easily done and well thought out on PDF Xchange?
    Nope. PDF X-Change is a good PDF reader IMO. I have not needed to make PDFs, however, so my experience ends with reading.
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