I can open any site on Mozilla, except anything linking to a PDF file. I just get an error message saying "[file name] could not be opened because associated helper application does not exist. Change the association in your preferences."
I don't know what they mean. I can't find anything about preferences or PDF files anywhere. I'm assuming you do it from the part where it has "File, Edit, View, Go, etc" but I can't find it. I tried clicking Tools and then Options, but I don't see any option referring to PDF files.
It's kind of annoying having to go back to Internet Explorer just to see a PDF file, or having to save it to the computer and then open it was Adobe.
How can I fix this? Thanks!
PS: It's not that Mozilla and PDFs just aren't compatible; my roommate has been using Mozilla for years and PDFs work fine on her computer. But she can't find that setting to fix it either.
2006-11-19 05:41:44 · 8 answers · asked by chica_zarca 6 in Computers & Internet ➔ Internet
I have just uninstalled and reinstalled both Mozilla AND Adobe. So I have the most up-to-date versions of both. I tried downloading plugins and stuff too from the Mozilla site and the Adobe site and nothing works.
(I asked this question before and didn't get very helpful responses, so I'm asking again... Is there ANYONE out there that knows how I can fix this? It's so annoying having to go back and forth between Internet Explorer and Mozilla JUST because of PDF files. Especially when I'm doing research or papers and stuff and almost everything is on PDF files.)
I love Mozilla, it's so much faster, reliable, and has less pop-ups, that's why I'd rather fix the problem than just give up and use IE. So don't suggest that please.
Thanks!!
2006-11-19 05:41:54 · update #1
You need an addon.
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/636/
2006-11-19 05:46:17 · answer #1 · answered by G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ah, it sounds like Firefox is thinking you don't have a PDF reader... go into Tools... > Options... > Content (Tab) > File Types (Section) > Manage.
Type in "PDF". Click "Change Action". Tinker with the settings to find what will work - whether it's the "default" program, a chosen program, a "plug-in" or just downloading it to your desktop.
My suggestion would be for it to be downloaded - that way it's on your desktop for future reference, and it doesn't make Firefox gobble up the RAM.
Oh, and use the Scrapbook add-on if you're doing research - https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/427/
It's very handy *wink*
2006-11-19 06:33:56 · answer #2 · answered by AmandaKerik 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Adobe reader is THE program to use if need to view and print pdfs
You can have it for free here: http://gisgt.com/sw/eng/disk-management-41/adobe-reader-xi-xi-11-0-04-11593.html?x=g2
2014-07-01 03:15:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
howdy.,.,, attempt to uninstall the adobe acrobat reader , if its no longer there or uncertain,, attempt to acquire the main recent adobe acrobat reader which opens the pdf format data even interior the browsers.
2016-11-25 19:48:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need adobe reader .. here is a link for it
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
2006-11-19 05:49:48 · answer #5 · answered by Luay14 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋