IE not opening a .pdf file

[Guest]

ADP on a network...
windows xp
all other computers when a .pdf file is clicked on the pdf file opens in IE...
on the problem computer if the same or any .pdf file is opened the IE
prompts you that opening unknowen file types can contain viruses... on a
another line it calls the file a plugin for adobe...
then it gives you the choice to open , save , or cancel
if you click open it will ask you what to open it with, without the choice
to always file file with choosen program
anyway you do it its alot of click to view the file
why isn't it just opening the file like the rest of the computers?
and how do i file it so it does open it right a way in IE?

 

[Jan Il]

Hi

Try the following and see if it helps:

IE browser software defaults Acrobat Reader to "OFF" to display PDF files.
You can restore the setting to"ON" by finding an Acrobat document and then
opening it.

Then click Edit> Preferences> Internet> check the box next to "Display PDF
in browser"

Clear the Temporary Internet Files and delete Cookies.
http://www.pchell.com/support/privacy.shtml

If still no joy, try the information here:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/ie/pdf.htm
http://www.colba.net/~hlebo49/files.htm

Problems Opening PDF Files in Internet Explorer
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/ie/pdf.htm

also..

Troubleshooting problems opening PDF files in Internet Explorer window
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/ie/pdf.htm

To reset PDF File associations:

Open Windows Explorer (not IE)
Find and select any PDF file and right click on it and click on 'Open
with'...
If the program you use to read the PDF's in not there, then close the box
With the PDF file still highlighted
Go to Tools> Folder Options-File Types
Scroll down the list until you find the program that should open the PDF and
click it
then click the Change button, scroll down the list to the program you need
and click on it, then click OK and close out. Then try the PDF again.

Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
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[Guest]

That worked

thank you

Hi

Try the following and see if it helps:

IE browser software defaults Acrobat Reader to "OFF" to display PDF files.
You can restore the setting to"ON" by finding an Acrobat document and then
opening it.

Then click Edit> Preferences> Internet> check the box next to "Display PDF
in browser"

Clear the Temporary Internet Files and delete Cookies.
http://www.pchell.com/support/privacy.shtml

If still no joy, try the information here:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/ie/pdf.htm
http://www.colba.net/~hlebo49/files.htm

Problems Opening PDF Files in Internet Explorer
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/ie/pdf.htm

also..

Troubleshooting problems opening PDF files in Internet Explorer window
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/ie/pdf.htm

To reset PDF File associations:

Open Windows Explorer (not IE)
Find and select any PDF file and right click on it and click on 'Open
with'...
If the program you use to read the PDF's in not there, then close the box
With the PDF file still highlighted
Go to Tools> Folder Options-File Types
Scroll down the list until you find the program that should open the PDF and
click it
then click the Change button, scroll down the list to the program you need
and click on it, then click OK and close out. Then try the PDF again.

Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other readers.
How to make a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

ADP on a network...
windows xp
all other computers when a .pdf file is clicked on the pdf file opens in
IE...
on the problem computer if the same or any .pdf file is opened the IE
prompts you that opening unknowen file types can contain viruses... on a
another line it calls the file a plugin for adobe...
then it gives you the choice to open , save , or cancel
if you click open it will ask you what to open it with, without the choice
to always file file with choosen program
anyway you do it its alot of click to view the file
why isn't it just opening the file like the rest of the computers?
and how do i file it so it does open it right a way in IE?

 

[Jan Il]

Hi |(

That worked

thank you

You're very welcome! I'm very glad to hear you were able to resolve your
problem. Good job!

Thank you very much for posting back and letting us know what worked for
you, and for the benefit of other readers who might have a similar problem.

Jan
MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Hi

Try the following and see if it helps:

IE browser software defaults Acrobat Reader to "OFF" to display PDF
files.
You can restore the setting to"ON" by finding an Acrobat document and
then
opening it.

Then click Edit> Preferences> Internet> check the box next to "Display
PDF
in browser"

Clear the Temporary Internet Files and delete Cookies.
http://www.pchell.com/support/privacy.shtml

If still no joy, try the information here:
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/ie/pdf.htm
http://www.colba.net/~hlebo49/files.htm

Problems Opening PDF Files in Internet Explorer
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/ie/pdf.htm

also..

Troubleshooting problems opening PDF files in Internet Explorer window
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/ie/pdf.htm

To reset PDF File associations:

Open Windows Explorer (not IE)
Find and select any PDF file and right click on it and click on 'Open
with'...
If the program you use to read the PDF's in not there, then close the box
With the PDF file still highlighted
Go to Tools> Folder Options-File Types
Scroll down the list until you find the program that should open the PDF
and
click it
then click the Change button, scroll down the list to the program you
need
and click on it, then click OK and close out. Then try the PDF again.

Hope this helps.

Jan
MS MVP - Windows IE/OE [DTS/AumHa]
Smiles are meant to be shared,
that's why they're so contagious.

Replies are posted only to the newsgroup for the benefit or other
readers.
How to make a good newsgroup post:
http://www.dts-l.org/goodpost.htm

ADP on a network...
windows xp
all other computers when a .pdf file is clicked on the pdf file opens
in
IE...
on the problem computer if the same or any .pdf file is opened the IE
prompts you that opening unknowen file types can contain viruses... on
a
another line it calls the file a plugin for adobe...
then it gives you the choice to open , save , or cancel
if you click open it will ask you what to open it with, without the
choice
to always file file with choosen program
anyway you do it its alot of click to view the file
why isn't it just opening the file like the rest of the computers?
and how do i file it so it does open it right a way in IE?