Adobe Reader

Has Adobe become defunct?

I have it installed on my PC as several of my graphic disc use it - but suddenly it does not seem to be working. Have tried uninstalling - reinstalling - all that happens is a message saying 'Fatal Error'.

It is a pain as it means I cannot use my crafty discs.

Re: Adobe Reader

I've started using Foxit Reader free edition

https://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf-reader/

Re: Adobe Reader

I'll have a look at that one, Judd, thank you. Do you think it would work with files set up in Adobe though?

Re: Adobe Reader

I believe you will find all Adobe packages are now paid for by monthly subscription. The last time I checked it was £45 a month for all Adobe packages. OK if you are running a business as that can be claimed against tax and is accounted for in profits but not for the individual, although again last time I checked it's possible to have one or two but there was a minimum subscription of about the £15. Strange that your discs will not work as that's the way Adobe software packages and all others used to be supplied. That is before they decided too many people were copying their software and using it for free!

If you want to use it for creating PDFs then on Macs that is possible without any additional software. It's a long time since I did anything like that but if on a Mac then check out the Help section or go to the Apple forum or just their help website.

I've not used any open source software as I had a business so used the genuine Adobe software. A quick search though showed there are many to choose from and they are free:

https://www.cogniview.com/blog/pdf-e...adobe-acrobat/

https://opensource.com/alternatives/adobe-acrobat

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It isn't absolutely necessary to use an additional PDF reader. It is possible to use your Internet browser to open them.

Right click on the PDF file, choose 'Open with' and look at the programs that come up. The Internet browser should be one of them. Choose it and tick the box that says to always open PDFs using the browser.

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Certainly, I've used it for many years. Adobe Reader is too bloated. All my self- created files open with it as do pdf internet web pages.

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Thank you everyone for your help. That is what I like best about this place - there is always someone kind enough to help with problems!

Judd - I have installed Foxit -and it works perfectly with my crafty discs - you are a star!

Re: Adobe Reader

Adobe Reader is still available as a free download.

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It would not re-install on my PC, Ray, just kept giving me the 'Fatal Error' message. On Judd's recommendation I have now installed Foxit.

Re: Adobe Reader

Glad I could help.