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November 22, 2021
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Acrobat Pro DC - signatures not working anymore

  • November 22, 2021
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Since shortly, I am unable to sign any of my pdf's.

This worked fine previously while using my Isabel identification card to sign and lock our invoices.

Now, when I try to certify the pdf or digitally sign, the screen greys out and nothing happens.

Even with my e-ID it doesn't work anymore. Only hitting Esc (repeatedly) brings me back to the pdf.

At first I thought it was linked to my remote connection, but the problem also occurs in the office.

Thank you for your help.

Correct answer zack33991661d4j1

I used to time out when exporting a certified copy. It would get a little over halfway on the loading bar then stop. 

It was because I didn't have the e-signature feature (technically a separate app within Acrobat) set up properly. I called support and they fixed it in 5 mins. 

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Participant
July 9, 2024

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Participant
April 2, 2024

I used to time out when exporting a certified copy. It would get a little over halfway on the loading bar then stop. 

It was because I didn't have the e-signature feature (technically a separate app within Acrobat) set up properly. I called support and they fixed it in 5 mins. 

Participant
August 12, 2024

May I know which number did you use to call support?

Participant
August 23, 2022

I have the same problem.  The suggestion does not work and when I check for updates Adobe reports that the software is up to date.  It was a fresh instal 4 days ago.  The app aperas to have a bug or is compromised. 

 

Amal.
Community Manager
Community Manager
August 24, 2022

Hi Robert,

 

Hope you are doing well and sorry to hear that.

 

Would you mind sharing the workflow/steps you are doing? A small video recording of the steps you are doing and the issue you are experiencing will be very helpful.

 

Regards

Amal

Amal.
Community Manager
Community Manager
November 22, 2021

Hi Paule

 

Hope you are doing well and sorry for the trouble. As described you are unable to sign the PDFs as the screen greys out.

 

Please go to Edit (Win), Adobe Acrobat (Mac) > Preferences > Signatures > Creation and Appearance > Click More and uncheck 'Use modern user interface' > Click OK and reboot the application and check.

 

Regards

Amal

Paule15D5Author
Participating Frequently
November 22, 2021

Dear Amal,

can you please remove my details ?

I join the picture that didn't go through.

Amal.
Community Manager
Community Manager
November 30, 2021

Dear Amal,

 

I did as suggested, but still get this message:

Signature is listed as trusted.

 


Hi there

 

We are sorry to hear that the issue still exists. Please check out the help page https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/using/validating-digital-signatures.html and see if that works for you.

 

Regards

Amal