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I cannot open acrobat reader 7

Hi,

Since I installed acrobat reader 7, I cannot open any pdf file. I also tried to go to start->programs to open acrobat reader, but it did not show up. However, I see in the task manager that AcriRd32.exe is taking 70-80% of my CPU. Does anyone know why?

Thanks

smartjen4u

dude try to uninstall the adobe acrobat reader, restart the system and then reinstall the adobe acrobot and now try to open pdf files

caution make sure you properly install adobe acrobat, you must wait untill full installations complete, if the problem still perisits try to download the file again frm the adobe server.

even if adobe did not recognize pdf files here is a way

right click the pdf file and select open with > choose program and select the adobe acrobat reader

regards

war1

Greetings, TungVan !

Looks like Acrobat Reader did not install correctly. Go to Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs. Uninstall Acrobat Reader. Then reinstall it.

To associate PDF file with Acrobat Reader, right click on a PDF file and select Open With. Select Acrobat Reader, and check Aways use this program. Click OK.

To pevent AcriRd32.exe taking up 70% of your CPU usage, open Task Manager, and close acriRd32.exe.

Best wishes!

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amiri

Hi i think you must reinstall adobe reader 7 if you cant uninstall it easly please log in windows in safe mode then uninstall adobe reader and restart now install reader and use it.

TungVan

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I tried to uninstall the acrobat reader 7, restart and reinstall it. I still have the same problem.The application just doesn't do anything when I tried to open it.

war1

Did you associate a PDF file with Acrobat Reader 7? What happens when you click on a PDF file?

amiri

two possible problem 1- you cant uninstall software completly 2- you cant install it correctly or your installer isnt safe solving :1- uninstall adobe reader then clean
registry from its keys start menu--run---regedit------

find all key of reader and delete them now install reader if problem exist use another installer from adobe

reader software are free

TungVan

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>war1

yes, i associated pdf files to acrobat reader..

i installed foxit reader and i like it a lot so far....thanks sof_combat