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December 9, 2013
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How can I open a file with an SPD file extension?

  • December 9, 2013
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Hi

I have started a course for which I have received some literature in pdf format. I have made hand written annotations to a pdf file using my Samsung Note tablet, which I have then put into Dropbox, with the intention of storing on my IMAC.

I then tried to open this file on my IMAC but received a message that Adobe Reader couldn't open it as the file was not supported, or might have been damaged.

Any ideas on how I might be able to get around this problem?

Do I need something other than "Reader"?

Comments will be very gratefully received by this novice user

regards

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    Correct answer C_F_McBlob

    "not supported, or might have been damaged."

    That's key. If you're using Safari to download PDFs, it can do this.

    Trash the SPD file. It can't be repaired.
    Download the Adobe Reader FULL installer here: http://get.adobe.com/reader/enterprise/

    Save the DMG to your downloads folder.

    Go to: Mac HD/Library/Internet Plugins

    Trash the AdobePDFViewer.plugin and AdobePDFViewerNPAPI.plugin files.

    Empty the trash.

    Download AppZapper (it's a free trial) and install it.
    Launch AppZapper, and drag the Adobe Reader app to the window.

    "Zap" it and anything else in the window to the trash.

    Empty the trash.

    Install Reader from the downloaded DMG and re-download the SPD file.

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    C_F_McBlobCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    December 9, 2013

    "not supported, or might have been damaged."

    That's key. If you're using Safari to download PDFs, it can do this.

    Trash the SPD file. It can't be repaired.
    Download the Adobe Reader FULL installer here: http://get.adobe.com/reader/enterprise/

    Save the DMG to your downloads folder.

    Go to: Mac HD/Library/Internet Plugins

    Trash the AdobePDFViewer.plugin and AdobePDFViewerNPAPI.plugin files.

    Empty the trash.

    Download AppZapper (it's a free trial) and install it.
    Launch AppZapper, and drag the Adobe Reader app to the window.

    "Zap" it and anything else in the window to the trash.

    Empty the trash.

    Install Reader from the downloaded DMG and re-download the SPD file.

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    Rangefinder10Author
    Participant
    December 9, 2013

    Hi Mike

    Many thanks for your response.

    I'll certainly give that a try.

    regards

    John

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