Might consider an alternative reader. Foxit has a free version that is small and easy on resources. Lots of people love it.

Here is a link that might be useful: http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/rd_intro.php

I agree with mikie. Uninstall acrobat and try foxit. I have been using it for a while now and it is much faster. Adobe went wrong trying to do everything for everyone. The reader is free so if you don't like it, uninstall it

Interesting - I was coming here to ask an Adobe question myself....XPSP2, IE7 if that matters.

About 10 days ago I removed (Add/Remove Programs) Adobe Reader 7, intending to install the latest version, but the installation slowed, slowed some more, then brought everything to a halt - nothing functioning from keyboard or mouse, waited over an hour but still no change. I couldn't do anything, not even turn off my computer at the front of the tower, and finally pulled the cord from the wall.

Computer booted fine and performs normally again, but I've been stalling on trying the installation of Adobe 8 again, have a pdf attachment in my inmail right now from State of WA that I should, but can't, read.

Will Foxit handle this?

Foxit should work.
I uninstalled Adobe Reader on new laptop the very moment after I did the online install for Foxit.msi -- the only thing I hit on odd was I had to open Foxit preferences and put a single checkmark for the browser to 'show file download dialog'.

Have not found any pdf it hasn't worked with. It opens Fast, real Fast.

So far, so good. Thank you for the suggestion!

I downloaded Foxit, quick and easy. It opened my pdf attachment (very quickly), let me read and print it. Why had I not heard of this little gem before :)

Bejay, hope your problem is resolved too...

I don't suppose PDF download is the same. I'm not sure what it is but it came with Firefox. I like it because it offers choices when I open a PDF file.

Is Foxit something different?

Jane

Jane linked below are many reviews on your PDF Download program. It is a different program than Foxit but does the same job.

Same soup different gravy really

I have been very happy with Foxit for a long time now

Here is a link that might be useful: Reviews for PDF Download

I did note an article from Earthlink about a week ago. Sorry to be so vague - but something like the Adobe Reader 8 being hijacked - thus the 8.1.1 (or 2?) patch put out by Adobe.

Not sure I understand all of it - but my problem sounds like morz8 posting.

I'm a bit concerned after that experience to "boldly go where no man has before" - or woman either for that matter.

Could I download the Foxit without removing Adobe for now -somehow I wonder if any further maneuvering with removing -"you know who" might compromize things further. The credit union says it's not their fault, although they invite folks to download Adobe to read their rate schedules.

Bejay

Bejay I can understand your reluctance to install things but there are precautions you can take to protect yourself.

One is coming to places like this forum. Remember if I deliberately gave you false information others would immediately jump in and tell you not to take any notice of my suggestion. This is a huge built in safety factor for anyone who frequents these types of forums.

Second. Download from reputable sites. Of course you do not know all of them but filehippo.com - download.com - pcworld.com - tucows.com are a few to start your list of safe sites to visit. Others will add more I suspect.

Third. Google your choice and see what comments are out there. Look for the first 4 or 5 pages to see if they all heavily promote the program. If so probably best to stay away because those places get paid for each download and have little interest in whether the program is good, bad or indifferent. Look instead for reviews.

Fourth. Learn how to create a Restore point. Then before any install create that Restore point so that if you are not happy with your new program you can simply restore to the point prior to the install.

The zip version of Foxit contains a single executable. Thats the program, no install at all. Drop in a folder and run it. Delete it when youre done and its all gone.

I now use Foxit for all my pdf viewing. I just noticed that now one can fill out forms, that is, type information in blank spaces, using Foxit and then print the entire form. If Adobe reader has that function, I was never aware of it.

After yesterday - (downloading Foxit - system restore, etc., = headache), I was a bit skeptical. After doing system restore, a message, saying "not done, computer unchanged" - then downloading Foxit and accepting terms of use, I turned the "thing" off and went to bed.

This a.m. I cautiously approached my errant rate schedule (Adobe Reader sponsered), and digited the rate schedule in question.

Viola! - it popped up quickly - as in days of yore.

Wha hoppen? Computers**********!

Just my 2 c's.

Bejay

Mikie - I do believe the problem is fixed. Anyway - hope so. Now interested in how to utilize the new program. Can I scan something into it and e-mail - for instance? I have HP scanner - which doesn't work all that well in Word.

Thanks in advance and much obliged for all your help.

Bejay

Scanner software that came with the scanner should have programs to do most of what you want.

Unfortunately foxit does not have an Acquire Twain feature to directly scan documents or graphics. That's usually a costly affair.
I see foxit does have a shareware pdf maker add on with a Trial period that may scan ...says something about the unregistered version will leave a watermark. But I've not played with it.

I use my desktop when I need those types of pdf scans . It has a very old adobe version, full adobe pdf program, cost too much way back when.

My laptop I use a freeware graphics program 'PhotoFiltre' which has an Import Twain feature for scanners and graphic/photo's, but does not save as pdf. Has some interesting plug ins too.

If you have a graphics program,, you might look in its file menu - many do have import twain... to pull things from your scanner and some will save as .pdf .

Not sure which of the freeware ones do or not save as pdf.
Maybe someone here will have a favorite freeware that scans and saves pdf text/graphics?

I would love to be rid of Adobe Reader. However, if I uninstall it, is the function of Adobe Flash Player affected???

Flash works just fine on the laptop and it doesnt have a single trace of adobe's acrobat reader.

I haven't checked back on this thread, but 'thank-you Owbist for the information. Interestingly, I have had no problems at all with PDF Download. Its very fast, but does have a bunch of updates. I especially like the bypass download feature.

I have to look at a lot of Government documents almost daily and it was so much better than Adobe.

But I think I'll give Foxit a try.

Thanks again,