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Outlook keeps showing the message "Open PDFs in Adobe Acrobat" hovering whenever I get PDF attachmen

Community Beginner ,
May 04, 2021 May 04, 2021

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Whenever I look at an email that has PDF attachments, outlook pops up a small window with the message "Open PDFs in Adobe Acrobat" (see attached screenshot) hovering over and hiding a small portion of the email, and I have to click the small "x" to close it each time - which is a bit annoying. Any way to stop this small window from appearing every time? (without removing the plugin).

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May 04, 2021 May 04, 2021

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Hi,

 

This is probably a setting in outlook that needs to be changed, if available. I don't think there is anything in Acrobat that controls that.

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New Here ,
Aug 23, 2023 Aug 23, 2023

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Wrong. It is not an outlook setting.  Adobe wants to take over everything.  Just be a PDF editor please. 

 

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Mar 13, 2024 Mar 13, 2024

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You are correct, the person's computer was most like infected by a virus known as Adobe PDF

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Mar 28, 2022 Mar 28, 2022

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Did you ever figure out how to remove this? I can't even remove mine when I click the 'x' and it covers part of my email messages.

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Community Beginner ,
Mar 28, 2022 Mar 28, 2022

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No solution. The only way they suggested to solve it is by downgrading to a much earlier version (I think 5 or earlier). This popup is quite annoying.

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Mar 31, 2022 Mar 31, 2022

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This is really annoying. I covers up where I am trying to type or read text. The only thing I use Acrobat for is to save Outlook messages as PDF and I seriously wonder if it is worth it. 

 

Workaround: Open the message in a separate window rather than using the Outlook pane.

 

Really Adobe? Don't be a PITA is job one.

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Apr 21, 2022 Apr 21, 2022

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Apr 27, 2022 Apr 27, 2022

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To remove, navigate to Add-ins in Outlook Options:

File tab > Options > Add-ins

 

From there Outlook Options will appear. At the bottom you will manage COM Add-ins and click Go...

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 The COM Add-ins dialog box will appear:

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Uncheck the Add-in(s). Its either Acrobat PDFMaker Office COM Addin, Adobe Document Cloud for Microsoft Outlook - Acrobat or both (I unchecked both as I have no need for either at this time). After you have unchecked the Add-in(s), click OK. Outlook will close and restart. If it doesn't, close Outlook and reopen it. The PDF message should no longer be there.

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Apr 27, 2022 Apr 27, 2022

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You nailed it - it works! Thank you!!!

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Jun 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022

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It is the Adobe Document Cloud for Microsoft Outlook - Acrobat option. Thank you for providing the solution!

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Jul 06, 2022 Jul 06, 2022

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I had the Exact same "annoying" problem... this trick solves it.

Thank You!

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Jul 15, 2022 Jul 15, 2022

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Greatly appreciated! Thanks for providing the information on how to remove this.

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Oct 11, 2022 Oct 11, 2022

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A BangBang solution!  Awesome... thx for solving it!!  

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May 11, 2023 May 11, 2023

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you are a hero. Be blessed and prosper

 

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Jan 17, 2024 Jan 17, 2024

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Excellent! That worked perfectly!

 

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Jan 19, 2024 Jan 19, 2024

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thank you!!!!!!

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Feb 14, 2024 Feb 14, 2024

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Hallelujah.

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Apr 03, 2024 Apr 03, 2024

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Thank you... that worked. that was annoying! 

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Sep 28, 2023 Sep 28, 2023

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Click "New Email" (in Outlook). In the ribbon, select the Acrobat tab. Click the "Settings" icon. In the first section, "Prompt while attaching", click "Never prompt while attaching" button. Click "OK". 

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Jan 25, 2024 Jan 25, 2024

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    Whenever I look at an email that has PDF attachments, outlook pops up a small window with the message "Open PDFs in Adobe Acrobat" (see attached screenshot) hovering over and hiding a small portion of the email, and I have to click the small "x" to close it each time - which is a bit annoying. Any way to stop this small window from appearing every ti


    @Zeev5C97 wrote:

    Whenever I look at an email that has PDF attachments, outlook pops up a small window with the message "Open PDFs in Adobe Acrobat" (see attached screenshot) hovering over and hiding a small portion of the email, and I have to click the small "x" to close it each time - which is a bit annoying. Any way to stop this small window from appearing every time? (without removing the plugin).


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    @Zeev5C97 wrote:

    Whenever I look at an email that has PDF attachments, outlook pops up a small window with the message "Open PDFs in Adobe Acrobat" (see attached screenshot) hovering over and hiding a small portion of the email, and I have to click the small "x" to close it each time - which is a bit annoying. Any way to stop this small window from appearing every time? (without removing the plugin).


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Mar 13, 2024 Mar 13, 2024

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You can remove this message by going to Start, click or searching for Control Panel. Click on Uninstall a Program and click on all items labeled Adobe and then clicking on Uninstall.

 

You have most like been infected by an Adobe virus. You can use a safe tool like Microsft Edge to manage PDF documents safely.

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I've experienced the same issue. Have you tried adjusting settings within Adobe Acrobat or discord fonts Outlook preferences? It might help alleviate the annoyance. Let's explore potential solutions together.

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