"Where to find pre-9.0 Adobe Reader or another PDF reader? " Topic
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| Gattamalata | 18 Mar 2009 10:16 a.m. PST |
Forgot which version of Adobe Reader I had, but after re-formatting my PC over the weekend, I'm in need of a new PDF reader. The present Adobe Reader, other than being an example of hyper-bloatware, in comparison with older versions, is causing issues with IE6 and WinXPSP2: closing windows, I always end up with the message "IE needs to shutdown," an annoyance especially when I'm downloading something. Microsoft lists the error under KB921470, but it's over my head – was expecting a patch. Where could I find Adobe Readers 6.0-8.0? Is there another type of PDF reader that's better than Adobe's and won't cause any issues with WinXPSP2 and IE6? |
| GarrisonMiniatures | 18 Mar 2009 10:57 a.m. PST |
Acrobat Reader 6 is a 9.94mb program: Email me with your email address and I'll try and send it as an attachment. Rob |
| the Gorb | 18 Mar 2009 11:04 a.m. PST |
You can get them through the adobe web site
This page, select the version you want:
link Regards, the Gorb |
| Gattamalata | 18 Mar 2009 11:39 a.m. PST |
@the Gorb: Unfortunately, it's only for updates. When I click on Adobe 6.0 update, it says I need this version to run the update, but when I follow the download link, it directs me to Adobe 9.1. @GarrisonMiniatures: I've sent you a PM. |
| Gattamalata | 18 Mar 2009 12:32 p.m. PST |
I've found Foxit Reader and so far it's not as slow as Adobe, but I'll know for certain in a few days. |
| the Gorb | 18 Mar 2009 2:13 p.m. PST |
Full downloads are available for 7.1.0, 8.1.2 & 8.1.3. When you get to the final download page, it does try to get you to download 9.1, you just have to click the radio button for the version you want. Regards, the Gorb |
| hurcheon | 18 Mar 2009 2:19 p.m. PST |
Another vote for Foxit reader
works very well
Or Evince on Linux |
| blackscribe | 18 Mar 2009 7:00 p.m. PST |
I had a similar problem on my old work machine. I used Foxit instead -- it's smaller and faster. |
The G Dog  | 21 Mar 2009 5:47 a.m. PST |
Thanks for the tip on Foxit! Is the bigger problem that you are still using IE6? Doesn't that have security hole issues resolved with IE7? |
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