Adobe Reader Problem

[Guest]

When I try to open a PDF document, I get a message that says, "This file does
not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an
association in the Folder Options control panel. I am not sure why I am
getting this message because my Adobe Reader is fully updated.

 

[Rock]

When I try to open a PDF document, I get a message that says, "This file does
not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an
association in the Folder Options control panel. I am not sure why I am
getting this message because my Adobe Reader is fully updated.

Open My Computer or Explorer. Click on Tools | Folder Options | File
Types. Scroll to pdf files. Change the association to open with Adobe
Reader.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Hi Larry,

How are you opening the PDF attachment? (from OE mail attachment, or from
Windows Explorer / folder?). Also, post back the Service Pack level of your
system.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


When I try to open a PDF document, I get a message that says, "This file
does
not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an
association in the Folder Options control panel. I am not sure why I am
getting this message because my Adobe Reader is fully updated.

 

[Guest]

I am opening the pdf file from a folder most of the time. I work for a
company who keep pdf files in their website/system and when I try to open
them from their site, I get that message as well.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

See if using the open-with helps.

How to change file associations in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307859

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I am opening the pdf file from a folder most of the time. I work for a
company who keep pdf files in their website/system and when I try to open
them from their site, I get that message as well.

 

[Guest]

You know what, first I tried wihat Rock said and it seems to work, but what
he suggested was along the same lines as what you provided. Thank you for
your help. If it happens again, I'll try your link for sure.

Larry
--
Thanks for taking the time.

See if using the open-with helps.

How to change file associations in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=307859

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I am opening the pdf file from a folder most of the time. I work for a
company who keep pdf files in their website/system and when I try to open
them from their site, I get that message as well.
--
Thanks for taking the time.

Hi Larry,

How are you opening the PDF attachment? (from OE mail attachment, or from
Windows Explorer / folder?). Also, post back the Service Pack level of
your
system.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


When I try to open a PDF document, I get a message that says, "This file
does
not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create
an
association in the Folder Options control panel. I am not sure why I am
getting this message because my Adobe Reader is fully updated.

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

No problem Larry. Thanks for posting back.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


You know what, first I tried wihat Rock said and it seems to work, but what
he suggested was along the same lines as what you provided. Thank you for
your help. If it happens again, I'll try your link for sure.

Larry

 

[Rock]

You know what, first I tried wihat Rock said and it seems to work, but what
he suggested was along the same lines as what you provided. Thank you for
your help. If it happens again, I'll try your link for sure.

Larry

Glad it helped you Larry and thanks for posting back.