Could not find Adobe Acrobat error

[Cartmann]

I can open Adobe Acrobat in compatibility mode, but when I want to open .pdf file from IE - error message from subject appears. :huh:

 

[johngalt]

Are you using Acrobat or Acrobat reader?

 

[Cartmann]

Are you using Acrobat or Acrobat reader?

Adobe reader 7.0 (7.0.9). I try with older version, but without result.

 

[johngalt]

Ummm , Acrobat reader is currently in version 9

 

[Cartmann]

Thnx, adobe recognize my win 7 x64 as NT and give me 7.0.9 as only choice.

 

[swarfega]

I prefer Foxit over Adobe so you might want to give that a go: Foxit Software - Foxit Reader 3.0 for Windows

 

[johngalt]

I prefer to *avoid* Foxit as they bundle with Ask.com toolbar.

Installers Hall of Shame (Unwanted add-on) - Calendar Of Updates

As for it recognizing the OS as NT, do a *manual* DL for Adobe Reader for Windows Vista - use Adobe - Adobe Reader download - All versions

 

[swarfega]

hmm well you can untick the ask option. It wasnt installed.

 

[johngalt]

Right, but the fact that the developer is opting for monetary gains from a company of ill repute makes me stay away from said developer's products.

I only make one exception to this rule - Messenger Plus! for WLM.

 

[swarfega]

Even though its not installed? I cant say it bothers me to that extent.

 

[johngalt]

You should *really* read that thread I linked....

I cannot vouchsafe one way or another about Foxit, but with other products bundled with Ask, just b/c you untick does not mean it does *not* get installed.

 

[swarfega]

Ive checked installed programs, checked program files and manage Add-ons in IE and nothings there. No short cut to ask was installed either.

As with any of these dodgy installers, the offending bits can be removed after installation and you can continue using the main program.

 

[johngalt]

Again, it is hte philosophy behind the developer's rationale to bind with said Ask. I know I can get rid of it, but why bother?

Besides, I ahve a licensed Academic Acrobat Pro, but even if I didn't, I'd much rather use the Open Source SourceForge.net: PDFCreator

 

[jimbo45]

Try running IE8 in 32 bit mode.

IE8 (x-64) doesn't have Adobe flash compatability -- so I wouldn't be surprised if PDF didn't work either.

(Ensure of course that you've either installed Adobe Acrobat (commercial program) or Adobe Reader (Free) on your system.

Cheers
jimbo

 

[johngalt]

Hmm, I didn't think about that....

However I assumed that it was b/c of the 7.x build, as I don't think you can install 7 on Vista and have it work at all....

Adobe Reader 7.0.9 system requirements

Windows

• Intel Pentium or equivalent processor
• Microsoft Windows NT with Service Pack 6 or 6a, Windows 2000 with Service Pack 2, 3, or 4; Windows Server 2003; Windows XP Home, Professional, or Tablet PC Edition with Service Pack 1 or 2
• 128MB of RAM (256MB recommended for complex forms or large documents)
• Up to 90MB of available hard-disk space
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5, 6, or 7; Firefox 1.0, 1.5, or 2; Mozilla 1.7; Netscape 7.1 or 8.0

Vista is not mentioned until the 8 series.

 

[baarod]

Just use Sumatra Sumatra PDF viewer by Krzysztof Kowalczyk

Teeny tiny, fast, works on all versions of 7

 

[johngalt]

Sumatra is good - I have it on my PortableApps UFD, just forgot about it.

But I have a license for Acrobat Pro, so I use that myself....

 

[Cartmann]

I prefer to *avoid* Foxit as they bundle with Ask.com toolbar.

Installers Hall of Shame (Unwanted add-on) - Calendar Of Updates

As for it recognizing the OS as NT, do a *manual* DL for Adobe Reader for Windows Vista - use Adobe - Adobe Reader download - All versions

I do that, everything's ok now!