Solved: adobe reader disappears

buddha420247 · 11-17-2009

Hi
I can't seem to open up a .pdf anymore. I remember okaying an update for adobe, so I guess I'd just have to restore the older version? Anyways, I click on a .pdf and it asks me what program to use to open it. Reader doesn't appear. I used adobe bridge so I could look at the file and now it opens automatically. I downloaded reader again, and while installing my comp said there is already a better version on my computer, but doesn't show up anywhere when I look for it.....
Any ideas???

Sir Trews · 11-17-2009

Hello buddha!

Taking out the version of Adobe you have can help... remove from addd/remove programs in your Control Panel... dump all instances of it, including the installer you may have saved.

Run CCleaner from the link in my signature below, then go back and download Adobe from here.. just be sure to check the version that you are pulling down.

Hope this helps some

Please let us know how this goes, hm?

Arctos · 11-17-2009

If you have problems with Adobe Reader, try Foxit Reader instead.

Not only is it a freebie, but it's bloat free as well.

Foxit Software - Foxit Reader 3.0 for Windows

One thing to do on the installation, is to remember to untick the Ask toolbar options...

buddha420247 · 11-20-2009

HI! That totally resolved the issue, thank you. I have another slightly annoying problem, and I'm not sure if it goes under this heading or not, but the on screen key board on vista right after start up keeps coming up and I have to close it every single time I start my computer. It's getting on my nerves. I've made sure it's unchecked, I've checked and unchecked and applied that, but the stupid thing keeps coming up!

chiaz · 11-20-2009

Hello,

I've not sure if you have already done this, bear with me.

Press the Win + U keys together to launch the Ease of Access Center.

Then click on "Use the Computer without a mouse or keyboard" (most probably the 3rd option in the list).

Then on next page uncheck the box which says "Use On-Screen Keyboard".

Click Save button and see if this works.

Arctos · 11-20-2009

Originally Posted by buddha420247

HI! That totally resolved the issue, thank you.

I have another slightly annoying problem, and I'm not sure if it goes under this heading or not, but the on screen key board on vista right after start up keeps coming up and I have to close it every single time I start my computer. It's getting on my nerves. I've made sure it's unchecked, I've checked and unchecked and applied that, but the stupid thing keeps coming up!

Glad it fixed your problem...

Sir Trews · 11-22-2009

How are we doing on this buddha420247?

You got Arctos' point with making a new thread for the other problem?

THis one is *fixed*

Thank you chiaz for your, as usual, great work

11-17-2009	#1
buddha420247 Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: vancouver Posts: 14 PC Experience: Beginner	adobe reader disappears Hi I can't seem to open up a .pdf anymore. I remember okaying an update for adobe, so I guess I'd just have to restore the older version? Anyways, I click on a .pdf and it asks me what program to use to open it. Reader doesn't appear. I used adobe bridge so I could look at the file and now it opens automatically. I downloaded reader again, and while installing my comp said there is already a better version on my computer, but doesn't show up anywhere when I look for it..... Any ideas???

11-17-2009	#2
Sir Trews Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: West Coast.. you pick... Posts: 2,618 PC Experience: Back on the West side	Re: adobe reader disappears Hello buddha! Taking out the version of Adobe you have can help... remove from addd/remove programs in your Control Panel... dump all instances of it, including the installer you may have saved. Run CCleaner from the link in my signature below, then go back and download Adobe from here.. just be sure to check the version that you are pulling down. Hope this helps some Please let us know how this goes, hm? __________________ Saesa omentien lle (Pleasure meeting you) ◊*Prework* ◊ *PC Specs ◊* *Da Rulez◊Donation!* ≈Toshiba≈GRC≈CCleaner≈WCG≈Memtest≈Speedfan≈**

11-17-2009	#3
Arctos Tech Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bundaberg, Australia Posts: 4,270 PC Experience: RTM Assoc. Dip.	Re: adobe reader disappears If you have problems with Adobe Reader, try Foxit Reader instead. Not only is it a freebie, but it's bloat free as well. Foxit Software - Foxit Reader 3.0 for Windows One thing to do on the installation, is to remember to untick the Ask toolbar options... __________________ PCHF open 24/7 - Antiques made daily... Join the PC Help Forum WCG Team and fight cancer with us! Last edited by Arctos; 11-17-2009 at 06:42 AM.

11-20-2009	#4
buddha420247 Bronze Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: vancouver Posts: 14 PC Experience: Beginner	Re: adobe reader disappears HI! That totally resolved the issue, thank you. I have another slightly annoying problem, and I'm not sure if it goes under this heading or not, but the on screen key board on vista right after start up keeps coming up and I have to close it every single time I start my computer. It's getting on my nerves. I've made sure it's unchecked, I've checked and unchecked and applied that, but the stupid thing keeps coming up!

11-20-2009	#5
chiaz Senior Security Analyst Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 5,340 PC Experience: PC Guru	Re: adobe reader disappears Hello, I've not sure if you have already done this, bear with me. Press the Win + U keys together to launch the Ease of Access Center. Then click on "Use the Computer without a mouse or keyboard" (most probably the 3rd option in the list). Then on next page uncheck the box which says "Use On-Screen Keyboard". Click Save button and see if this works.

11-20-2009	#6
Arctos Tech Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bundaberg, Australia Posts: 4,270 PC Experience: RTM Assoc. Dip.	Re: adobe reader disappears Originally Posted by buddha420247 HI! That totally resolved the issue, thank you. I have another slightly annoying problem, and I'm not sure if it goes under this heading or not, but the on screen key board on vista right after start up keeps coming up and I have to close it every single time I start my computer. It's getting on my nerves. I've made sure it's unchecked, I've checked and unchecked and applied that, but the stupid thing keeps coming up! Glad it fixed your problem... __________________ PCHF open 24/7 - Antiques made daily... Join the PC Help Forum WCG Team and fight cancer with us!

11-22-2009	#7
Sir Trews Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: West Coast.. you pick... Posts: 2,618 PC Experience: Back on the West side	Re: adobe reader disappears How are we doing on this buddha420247? You got Arctos' point with making a new thread for the other problem? THis one is fixed Thank you chiaz for your, as usual, great work __________________ Saesa omentien lle (Pleasure meeting you) ◊*Prework* ◊ *PC Specs ◊* *Da Rulez◊Donation!* ≈Toshiba≈GRC≈CCleaner≈WCG≈Memtest≈Speedfan≈**

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