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February 7, 2018
Question

Can not open more than one pdf file

  • February 7, 2018
  • 9 replies
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Hi

I have the issue that I can't open more than one PDF file anymore.

I haven't changed anything in the settings neither did I install a newer adobe version on my computer. I tried to uninstall adobe reader dc and to reinstall it. Nothing changed. It's funny because last week everything worked as usually. Also I do not receive an error message.

Can anyone help me?

Thanks!

    9 replies

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    tomp56185439
    New Participant
    February 9, 2024

    Whichever Adove you have, get into Preferences and UNCHECK  "open documents as new tabs in the same window" . Save and exit. This worked for me in Adobe Acrobat.Good luck.

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      Cheryl23851741fhxa
      New Participant
      April 1, 2022

      I'm having the same issue.  Nothing seems to work.

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      _Thejas
      New Participant
      April 1, 2022

      In Adobe reader -->  edit ---> preferences -->> security (enhanced)--> untick "enable protected mode at startup"

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      Spencer5C45
      New Participant
      March 8, 2021

      I was having the same issue this morning. After reading this thread and seeing few solutions I was about to call our IT guy then I thought about the first question he is going to ask me "have you checked for updates?" so I did, problem solved. Hopefully it is that easy for everyone else.

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      hobbsy4
      Participating Frequently
      June 12, 2020

      This is an old thread, but I solved it today. 

       

      Edit \ Preferences \ Security (Enhanced) \ Sandbox Protections - Disable 'Enable protected mode at startup'. 

       

      I was having problems opening multiple files on network drives. They would open if dropped and dragged into the existing Adobe Reader DC window but not if executed by clicking or hitting enter in the file browser. Windows 10. 

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        chanadam
        New Participant
        July 3, 2020

        thx mate, i was having the same issue for sometime now. 
        And u saved me!!!!!Cheers!

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          John T1
          New Participant
          June 11, 2020

          I have the same problem running Windows 10 (can't open more than 1 pdf file at a time in separate windows).   I have fresh install of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.  Adobe is set as default app to open pdf files.    Ran the compatibility thing with Window 10.    Nothing I've tried make it work properly.   The Adobe window has the tabs at the top for the files i've opened, but Windows 10 does not open separate windows like it does for other apps like Word, Excel, etc.

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          hobbsy4
          Participating Frequently
          June 12, 2020

          Try the instructions in my reply in this thread?

          manuelah11426191
          manuelah11426191
          New Participant
          June 20, 2018

          Hello,

          is there a solution available?

          We have the same problem.

          Adobe Reader is fresh installed but it did not open the second pdf from Explorer.

          Opening second or more pdf from menu File - Open is working.

          OS is Windows 7

          ronald86
          ronald86
          New Participant
          June 11, 2018

          I had the same issue I had to Right Click on the Icon in the start menu, and go to "troubleshoot Compatability." Click on try Recommended Settings and it fixed the Issue but I do no know the cause of it. LOL

          mouniaa89193624
          mouniaa89193624
          New Participant
          February 8, 2018

          Hello ,

          I had the same problem, I could not open more than one PDF at a time. I uninstalled the version I had and re-downloaded the New version for Windows 10 and it works Now!

          I think it was due to the version I had (ADOBE READER TOUCH).

          Have a nice day!

          Mounia

          PS:Sorry my English is not very well ;-)

            trisaa71614924
            trisaa71614924Author
            Participating Frequently
            February 8, 2018

            You downloaded the Adobe DC Reader version for Windows 10 and your operating system is Windows 7? Or do I missunderstand something..?

            try67
            try67
            Adobe Expert
            February 7, 2018

            What happens when you attempt to do so?

            What version of Reader do you use?

            What's your operating system version?

            trisaa71614924
            trisaa71614924Author
            Participating Frequently
            February 7, 2018

            Hi Try67

            Nothing happens. I don't receive any message.

            Adobe Reader DC Version: 2018.009.20044

            Operating System: Windows 7, 32-Bit

            try67
            try67
            Adobe Expert
            February 7, 2018

            Are you double-clicking the file, or are you opening it via File - Open? Are you sure it's not opening in a new tab, instead of a new window?

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