Reinstalled Windows 7

blaque*angel

stilltheone wrote: »

It shows us that you don't have a PDF Reader installed... the lack of which is preventing you from reading your PDF files.
You also don't have any Office software installed, so that will prevent you from reading some of your documents.

I suspect that you don't have a problem 'downloading' anything. Your problem is opening the attachments that need these programs.

How do I get office software installed? Do I have to buy a new office software? although it was once there?

santer_2

One option

http://www.libreoffice.org/download

Which Office software did you have?

Do you or anyone who uses the PC qualify for educational versions?

For the PDF Reader

http://www.foxitsoftware.com/Secure_PDF_Reader/

blaque*angel

thank you. downloading libre office now.

fingers crossed, this has been going on too long.

i've had to start going internet cafe and stuff

santer_2

How are you getting on with PDF Files? If you right click one then click properties, does it show you what programme is supposed to open it? If it says windows common shell, click change, then browse for Foxit Reader if it is not in the first box, click apply.

blaque*angel

it told me a component is missing, i reinstalled fox it. to no avail

blaque*angel

Now it says that this is missing: Fox It PDF Creator X32

blaque*angel

downloaded an update and its still having problems opening an attachment

blaque*angel

its finally opening attachments with libre office :j thank you santer. xxx

santer_2

Try DoPDF, if you use Libre Office to create a Word compatible document, then click to print it and choose DoPDF as the printer, it will convert it to a PDF which you can send by e-mail, if you need to.

When you install DoPDF, check it does not set itself as the default printer

http://www.dopdf.com/download.php

Optionals are iPrint and PretonSaver Home:

iPrint mostly deletes the pages with only one line when you print from the web, and lets you print two or more pages of a document on one sheet

http://www.clicktoconvert.com/iprint/

PretonSaver Home lets you reduce the amount of ink used whilst retaining quality, it is adjustable to suit for documents and can be switched off to print photos

http://www.preton.com/free.asp

If you create a PDF with DoPDF then Foxit Reader should open it, if not, use Revo Free to uninstall Foxit Reader then download and install a fresh copy, click to download the latest version on the right

http://filehippo.com/download_foxit/

Revo Free, scroll down for the free version 1.93

http://www.revouninstaller.com/revo_uninstaller_free_download.html

Glad things are progressing

Thank You for letting us know