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Anonymous
August 31, 2011
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"missing plug-in" for safari after downloading!

  • August 31, 2011
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So everytime i try to view a PDF file in safari it keeps saying i have a missing plug-in. when i click it, it leads me to adobe reader which i dowloaded and yet it still has the missing plug-in. i have redowloaded it many times and still no luck. mac version 10.6.8 and safari version 5.1. can someone please help me.

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    Correct answer usermac

    Check this out:

    Apple Safari 5.1 and Adobe Reader/Acrobat AdvisoryProducts affected

    Compatibility Advisory Regarding Adobe Reader plug-in and Acrobat plug-in with Safari 5.1

    http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/908/cpsid_90885.html

    This overcomes the problem until Adobe and Apple fix the issue (it is free for personal and educational use):

    PDF Browser Plugin

    http://www.schubert-it.com/pluginpdf

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    usermacCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    September 7, 2011

    Check this out:

    Apple Safari 5.1 and Adobe Reader/Acrobat AdvisoryProducts affected

    Compatibility Advisory Regarding Adobe Reader plug-in and Acrobat plug-in with Safari 5.1

    http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/908/cpsid_90885.html

    This overcomes the problem until Adobe and Apple fix the issue (it is free for personal and educational use):

    PDF Browser Plugin

    http://www.schubert-it.com/pluginpdf

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    Browneyedgirl01
    Participating Frequently
    September 7, 2011

    Thanks a bunch for the link! I now can view my PDF docs from webpage!!

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    usermac
    Inspiring
    September 8, 2011

    Great! Then maybe you can mark it as the correct answer for others to see...

      :-)

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    Browneyedgirl01
    Participating Frequently
    September 1, 2011

    I am having same problem.  Tells me missing plug-in when I try to open document from web page.  However, when I go to my Library folder and open internet plug ins; there is no folder for Adobe...... I am in school and need to open documents from a web page link....Please give us directions on how to fix this problem. 

    Thanks!

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