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Eugene WJ
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Jul 5, 2018 2:52 AM UTC
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If this message is not eventually replaced by the proper contents of the document, your PDF viewer may not be able to display this type of document.

This is what I am getting when I try to open any PDF files,  "If this message is not eventually replaced by the proper contents of the document, your PDF viewer may not be able to display this type of document." I have an Adobe PDF package, so don't know why it is not working

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Legend
Jul 5, 2018 9:04 AM UTC

You need to use Adobe software. Your browser (such as Chrome or FireFox) can't do this. Download the PDF file, open it in Acrobat Reader.

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Participant
Nov 5, 2024 9:14 AM UTC

 i have the same issue

 

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Participant
Nov 5, 2024 9:15 AM UTC

My pdf cant open with adobe. I have tried different browsers but not working.

 

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Bernd Alheit
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Nov 5, 2024 10:54 AM UTC

Don't use a browser. Open the file in Adobe Acrobat.

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Participant
Jan 23, 2024 3:15 PM UTC

I have the same problem. It seems to be a bug with Adobe PDF. I use both PDF reader and PDF pro updated to the latest version of CC and nothing. Same dumb message. I've seen threats everywhere so the probme is massive. What a waste. 

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Bernd Alheit
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Jan 24, 2024 8:06 AM UTC

How have you downloaded the PDF file?

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Participant
Jun 4, 2020 10:11 PM UTC

I have the same problem but opening the downloaded file on Adobe Reader or Pro DC doesn't work. The person who filled in these files (forms) can open them on his laptop Adobe reader. So bizarre. Can anyone help?

 

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Legend
Jun 5, 2020 10:33 AM UTC

Please show a screen shot which shows this message in the Acrobat/Reader window. (Show the whole window, not just the message). Also, if you download the PDF file you must DOWNLOAD it not use other tricks like print-to-PDF.

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Participant
Nov 22, 2020 5:41 PM UTC

I am having this problem too. Can someone please help? Here is a screenshot. I followed all instructions to download the file, open Adobe Reader, then open the file. Others can open the same file successfully.

 

 

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Test Screen NameCorrect answer
Legend
Jul 5, 2018 9:04 AM UTC

You need to use Adobe software. Your browser (such as Chrome or FireFox) can't do this. Download the PDF file, open it in Acrobat Reader.

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Participant
Mar 8, 2024 12:29 PM UTC

I downloaded the file from Whatsapp. Please help!

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