what is it and how to open it.

[longshanks]

I have files in my documents ,such as user manuals .and I am trying to open them. but this comes up .and I don't' know what it is or what to do with it. can anybody please help.

 

[A Guy]

I'm confused. That is the Internet Explorer downloads window. It appears when you download a file. The download appears to be complete and it is asking if you want to save or open the file. You got this when clicking on a pdf file already on your PC? A Guy

 

[ganjiry]

You just need to install Adobe - Adobe Reader download - All versions or another pdf viewer. If installing Adobe Reader make sure to uncheck the optional offer of McAffee Security scan otherwise it will install it by default.

 

[Golden]

Here are some good FREE alternatives to Adobe:

Download Free PDF Software | Nitro PDF
Free PDF Reader - Sumatra PDF

 

[longshanks]

what is it and how to open it

Thanks all of you for you answers, I have downloaded Adobe reader. so I will let you know how I get on.

 

[ganjiry]

You're welcome

 

[Layback Bear]

If I find something on my computer and don't know what it is I Do Not Open it. I Google it and see what it is. Then decide what to do with it.

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I don't' know what it is or what to do with it. can anybody please help

 

[longshanks]

what is it and how to open it

WELL it as beat me I am totally confused. I downloaded adobe reader as you advised. And I am still stuck .I have just been sent a download from a friend ,when I try to download it that message comes up
at the bottom of the page ,do you want to run it or save it .when I click run that box comes up. And asks do you want to run it or save it.when I click run well you know what happens next I could go on all day and get knowhere.what am I supposed to do with it.

 

[AmericanPharaoh]

After you downloaded Adobe Reader, did you open it on the desktop and complete the install?

Click this link to see it your Adobe reader is working:

http://www.education.gov.yk.ca/pdf/pdf-test.pdf

John

 

[4wd]

Be sure the pdf reader program has been installed properly. Should be able to open from the email. Alternatively, save the attachment to a location you choose. It should then open with a doubleclick. If not, right click it > see pictures. If none of this works, either it's not a valid pdf, or your pdf reader is not installed, or not registered by Windows, then browse for it and find the exe.

 

[longshanks]

I have reinstalled Adobe Reader. now when I click on it this is what comes up. again my question is.
what do I do with it.

 

[A Guy]

OK, in your 1st post you posted a screenshot of an IE download for a pdf file. Did you save that file somewhere? If so double click on that pdf file and it should open in the Adobe Reader you have in the screenshot in your last post. If you get the dialog in your 1st post, click on the arrow next to save, and choose Save as, then navigate to your desktop and save it there. Aftyer it downloads, double click it to open. You say

I have files in my documents ,such as user manuals .and I am trying to open them

well, double click on one, it should open in Adobe Reader.

A Guy