opening a PDF file makes computer crash-why?

rls1973

whenever i try to open a pdf file, the computer crashes,

what's that about? am i doing something wrong, is the computer faulty, or can i change the settings to allow it to open pdf's?

it's been like it for a while.

if anyone knows,i'd be grateful:A

albertross_2

If you are using IE, launch adobe reader, and disable the option to view in IE. (version 7.. control K, internet, untick display pdf in browser)

If you are using firefox, then there is a similar setting to use the reader instead of firefox plugin

If that doesn't work, download latest reader from adobe.com

Sooler

Does it happen just with PDF's that are on the internet or also if the PDF is on your hard drive?

wadia860

i had this problem on my main pc. I used to get the message "Internet Explorer has encountered a problem...." Drove me absolutely bonkers. I couldn't work out why it was doing it though. I totally removed Adobe 7 from my pc in the 'add/remove programmes' and downloaded Adobe 8. Not one problem since.

Browntoa

or remove adobe and replace with this much less bloated and free

http://www.download.com/Foxit-PDF-Reader/3000-2079_4-10313206.html

elDeeJay

Yep, foxit was my suggestion too.
So much better than Adobe's offering its almost untrue!

rls1973

Sooler wrote:

Does it happen just with PDF's that are on the internet or also if the PDF is on your hard drive?

yes its when on t'internet

thanks a lot for all the help. :A
adobe=problem is the common theme then!