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glen_2639
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March 18, 2025
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activex continues to not work as expected

  • March 18, 2025
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Folks:

 

this has become a real challange for me. I have installed and uninstalled the reader verion 25 i think i has fgortten eceedly difficult to find information any more, no more about items...anyway I ahve an access database that I want to add the reader box and update it through the apparent loadfile method in acropdf object, as you can see the object exists and when i choose the library in the object browser the methods come up, but that is where this becomes difficult. I have created a view button and an click event that should allow the acropf.loadfile(" complete file path here") thios does not work and is NOT recognized....What the heck is going on here.....The object seems to be not recognized !! Yet it is part of the references and I can place the object onto the form.....I am pulling  my hair out.. See the images..

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AnandSri
AnandSri
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March 20, 2025

Hello Glen!

 

I hope you are doing well.

 

Verify ActiveX Control Registration:

  • Ensure that the Adobe PDF Reader ActiveX control is properly registered on your system. An unregistered or improperly registered control can lead to functionality issues.
  • To register the control manually:
    • Open Command Prompt with administrative privileges.
    • Run the following command: regsvr32.exe "C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\Acrobat\ActiveX\AcroPDF.dll"
    • You may have to modify the code as per your system configuration/environment. If the path differs on your system, adjust accordingly.

Adjust Internet Explorer Security Settings:

  • Internet Explorer utilizes ActiveX controls, and its security settings can impact their functionality.
  • To configure these settings:
    • Open Internet Explorer.
    • Navigate to Tools > Internet options.
    • Select the Security tab.
    • Choose the Trusted Sites zone and click Default level.
    • Set the security level to Medium.
    • Repeat the process for the Internet zone.
    • Click Apply, then OK.
  • For detailed guidance, refer to Adobe's support article on troubleshooting Reader installation issues.

Enable the Adobe PDF Reader Add-On in Internet Explorer:

  • The Adobe PDF Reader add-on must be enabled for proper PDF viewing within the browser.
  • To verify:
    • Open Internet Explorer.
    • Go to Tools > Manage Add-ons.
    • Under Add-on Types, select Toolbars and Extensions.
    • In the Show menu, choose All Add-ons.
    • Ensure that the Adobe PDF Reader add-on is enabled.
  • More information can be found in Adobe's guide on displaying PDFs in a browser.

Update Adobe Acrobat Reader:

  • Ensure you're using the latest version, To update:
    • Open Adobe Acrobat Reader.
    • Go to Menu> Check for Updates.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update

Let us know how it goes.

Thanks,

Anand Sri.

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