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Can't Open Some PDFs

I have the most recent version of Adobe Reader and can't open/read some PDFs that I could open with OS10.6.

Posted on Apr 30, 2012 12:12 AM

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Apr 30, 2012 9:11 PM in response to X423424X

X423424X wrote:


Since there was another thread similar to yours, I have to ask this. Are you trying to read these pdf's from your browser? I ask because that poster worded his post much like yours and I didn't find out until a follow on post he actually only meant the problem was reading pdf's in his browser.

Good point Mr. X I also remember reading that post. Quite an important distinction to be made between the two.


Pete

Apr 30, 2012 9:46 PM in response to X423424X

X423424X wrote:


And??? Is that the case here?


Also what's the behavior using a different account?

I do not know if that is the case here or not, just saying also that the OP needs to make it clear and perhaps try it in a different account as you suggest.


You seem to have everything well under control here, sorry for infringing on your territory.


Good Luck


Pete


Message was edited by: petermac87

Apr 30, 2012 11:19 PM in response to panda88

So are we talking about browsers or the actual pdf readers (Preview, Adobe Reader)? If it is browsers then remove the following two plugins:


/Library/Internet Plug-Ins/AdobePDFViewer.plugin

/Library/Internet Plug-Ins/AdobePDFViewerNPAPI.plugin


If it is the readers see if they work in another account.


Also is this problem with some specific pdfs or all pdfs?

May 1, 2012 12:17 AM in response to panda88

You need to run Firefox in 32-bit mode in order for the pdf file to be displayed. Just "Get Info" from the Finder while the Firefox icon is selected (or hold down Command-I) and check "Open in 32-bit mode." Everything will work fine from then on. Be certain that you're running Acrobat 10.1.3 (the latest version of Reader and Acrobat Pro X) and version 12 of Firefox.


That should solve your problem.


Clinton

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