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October 28, 2012
Question

remove password security on acrobat 11

  • October 28, 2012
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hello!

when i try to remove password security from my pdf file , i get this message

anyone knows why?

it doesn't happen on acrobat 9

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3 replies

Participant
June 11, 2014

There is a work around,Just open the secured PDF file and select Print.

In the Print option,give to print as PDF (depends upon the software installed,for example Nitro PDF creator will be displayed,incase you have installed Nitro PDF) instead of any printer name.

Save the file and use the same without password.

WeyrCat
Participant
November 1, 2012

Hi! I'd love to find out how you remove the passwords at all... My paystubs come passworded but the company changes the password every month (so I have to remember or note which pw goes with which stub, because the ones that already came I cannot change!) It's unbelievably frustrating.

Legend
November 1, 2012

@WeyrCat - if you know the password, in Acrobat you can use Tools > Protection > Encrypt > Remove Security.

@shay_df - I assume you previously Reader-extended the document, in which case Acrobat has signed the file. You cannot remove the underlying password security  until you de-extend the rights using File > Save a Copy.

shay_dfAuthor
Participating Frequently
November 1, 2012

i did that. i've saved a copy. and still got these messages , can it be a bug on this version(11)?. try this and please let me know

Legend
October 28, 2012

The message is self-explanatory. A file with a digital signature isn't editable.

shay_dfAuthor
Participating Frequently
October 29, 2012

there is no digital signature on this file

Participant
October 29, 2012

maybe an (invisible) author certification ?