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Robert



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PostPosted: Tue Feb 12, 2008 11:15 pm    Post subject: Opening pdf attachment Reply with quote
I wonder if anyone can tell me why a pdf attachment won't open direct from
OE unless I save it on my pc first, please.

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Jone Doe



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PostPosted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 12:23 pm    Post subject: Re: Opening pdf attachment Reply with quote
http://windowsxp.mvps.org/ppsopen.htm should be of some help.

"Robert" wrote in message @TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>I wonder if anyone can tell me why a pdf attachment won't open direct from
>OE unless I save it on my pc first, please.
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Frank Saunders MS-MVP IE,



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 3:47 am    Post subject: Re: Opening pdf attachment Reply with quote
"Robert" wrote in message @TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>I wonder if anyone can tell me why a pdf attachment won't open direct from
>OE unless I save it on my pc first, please.
>

Uninstall all versions of Adobe (Acrobat) Reader and then either install the
newest version from Adobe or install Foxit:
Foxit: http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/rd_intro.php

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