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mweber1222
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Jan 29, 2019 6:50 PM UTC
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Cannot open pdf files in Reader

I have a new lenovo android tablet version 8.1. Installed acrobat reader but cannot download and open any pdf's. All that shows on screen is skowfile.asp.Is this an android problem or acrobat problem?

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    Bernd Alheit
    Bernd AlheitCorrect answer
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    Jan 29, 2019 9:15 PM UTC

    It is a problem of the browser or the web site.

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    V Parker
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    Mar 6, 2026 4:51 AM UTC

    I do not have this  a new lenovo android tablet version 8.1

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    Participant
    Nov 5, 2025 3:49 PM UTC

    I have problems in opening pdf. The system reads pdf as being html and even if I download as being pdf and as being html, the files are inexistent. Please help me, because I have to write a pdf complaint against Zable with Financial Ombudsman.

     

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    Souvik Sadhu
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    Nov 11, 2025 9:57 AM UTC

    Hi @d_5429,

     

    Hope you are doing well. Sorry for your experience with using Acrobat Reader.

     

    If you are still looking for a solution, this might help:

     

    It looks like the default application to open PDF files on your computer has changed from Acrobat Reader to a web browser; thus the issue.

     

    In this case, this is what you can follow basis the OS you are using on your computer:

    For Windows: right-click the file > show more options > properties > change the application by clicking the button to the right of "Open With" > select Acrobat > Apply > OK.

    For Mac: control-click the file > get info > check the bottom of the floating window > change the application to Acrobat Reader.

     

    This will ensure that Acrobat is selected as the default application to open PDF files.

     

    Let us know if this is not the case, and we can troubleshoot further.


    Regards,
    Souvik.

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    Participant
    Nov 11, 2025 11:20 PM UTC

    Dear Souvik,

     

    the problem was thatt the file appeared as being .html, not pdf, and was impossible to download and see the  pdf document on my computer. It is impossible to download the pdf file on my computer. What is the problem? 

    Thank you again for helping me!

     

    Kind regards,

    Daniela Draghici

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    Participant
    Jan 13, 2025 6:56 AM UTC

    my pdf file is not opening in adobe acrobat app. just closing before it opens 

     

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    Participant
    Apr 17, 2024 9:56 PM UTC

    hey

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    Bernd Alheit
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    Bernd AlheitCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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    Jan 29, 2019 9:15 PM UTC

    It is a problem of the browser or the web site.

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    mweber1222
    Participant
    Jan 29, 2019 10:21 PM UTC

    I can download them on another tablet or my laptop. All are using current firefox and reader. Have checked all settings and can find no differences

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    Bernd Alheit
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    Jan 30, 2019 10:40 AM UTC

    Try a other browser.

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