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'You do not have permission to write this file' message appearing

New Here ,
Jan 10, 2023 Jan 10, 2023

I am suddenly getting the meassage 'You do not have permission to write this file' when saving a PDF under reader extended PDF. I have done this thousands of times down the years, now this suddenly starts happening. I've reinstalled Acrobat and tried saving the file with a different name and location, but no joy. Also adjusted the security settings in preferences but nothing works. Anyone know of a fix?

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Adobe Employee ,
Jan 10, 2023 Jan 10, 2023

Hi @AndyD_1965 

 

Thanks for reaching out.

Have you experienced this behavior with a particular file while saving it as Reader Extended PDF? Or it's with the particular file?

Would you mind checking with a different file, as it could be the document's security issue?

Open PDF>Right Click>Document's security>Document's restriction summary

 

Alos, try disabling the following setting and check back.

Navigate to Reader>Edit>Preferences>Security (Enhanced)>disable  "Enhanced Security">OK>Reboot Reader

 

Thanks,

Akanchha 

 

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New Here ,
Jan 11, 2023 Jan 11, 2023

Hi, all security is switched off and Document Restrictions Summary is saying everything is allowed (see attached). In that case, does that mean that my client (who only uses Reader, not the full Acrobat Pro CC that I'm using) will be able to annotate PDFs with their amends to send back to me?

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New Here ,
Feb 18, 2023 Feb 18, 2023

I am having the same issue, I have done this for years and now I am getting the error "You do not have permission to write this file".

Running Acrobat XI Pro 11.0.23 No updates as of 18 Feb 2023. Security is disabled as well.

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Feb 18, 2023 Feb 18, 2023
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Community Expert ,
Jan 10, 2023 Jan 10, 2023

What version of Acrobat does you use?

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New Here ,
Jan 11, 2023 Jan 11, 2023

2021.001.20155

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Community Expert ,
Jan 11, 2023 Jan 11, 2023

When you use Acrobat DC, update the software.

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New Here ,
Jan 11, 2023 Jan 11, 2023

That's the problem - it's something in the software update causing the issues - everything was fine up until a couple of days ago when Acrobat was updated

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Jan 11, 2023 Jan 11, 2023
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New Here ,
Jan 11, 2023 Jan 11, 2023

I can't update to that version. Any way round it?

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Community Expert ,
Jan 11, 2023 Jan 11, 2023

May be possible when you change the system clock.

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New Here ,
Jan 11, 2023 Jan 11, 2023

Sorry, not following you - what difference would that make and what can i do to adjust it?

I haven't thanked you for all you input - it is very much appreciated!

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Community Expert ,
Jan 11, 2023 Jan 11, 2023

Use a date before January 7, 2023

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New Here ,
Jan 12, 2023 Jan 12, 2023

Hello I'm also having an issue with one our employees that's using Adobe X Pro and is getting this error msg?  Is that version still even receiving updates?  She said it was working for her last week and it just started giving her the error earlyi this week.   Any propose fix for that version?

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Explorer ,
Sep 06, 2024 Sep 06, 2024
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The purpose for "enable typewriter in reader," when using Adobe Acrobat 7 or 9 is to change the font size, etc.  A potential solution is:

1.  Close the document in which you want to type.  Save it.

2.  Go to MS Word.  Create a 1 page document with a title like "solution for my important file."  Save in MS Word.  Then "save as" a PDF document.  You will see that this PDF file is fully editable with the typewriter.

3.  In your "solution for my important file," click the left pane --> click on the page icon --> right click on the thumbnail of your document --> click insert --> select your important file --> save the file.

Left pane solution for do not have access.jpg

 

4.  Alternatively, go to the menu bar --> click "Document" --> select "insert pages" --> insert the important file.  Save the file.

 

Document solution to write permission problem.jpg

5.  After completing your edits, delete the first "dummy" page.

 

This could be a solution for many persons seeking to type into governmental and business PDF forms.  Adobe is defeating earlier versions of Adobe Acrobat.

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