I have Win XP and Adobe reader version 7.   I have come across a few websites that require Adobe 8 or 9.  Has anyone a problem with Adobe reader and Win xp?  I've been going through the search engines to see if there is something on this.  It is ashamed after that long download only to find out that there is a problem with either 8 or 9.


internet explorer 6
Windows xp
250 g
intel pentium 4
2.66 g
Cyber Power custom configured
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Maximum Memory Capacity:  4096 MB
CURRENTLY INSTALLED Memory:  512 MB
Available Memory Slots:  3
Number of Banks:  4
Dual Channel Support:   N.A.
CPU Manufacturer:  GenuineIntel
CPU Family:   Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 2.66GHz Model 4, Stepping 7
CPU Speed:  2660 MHz
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System Manufacturer:  ECS
System Model: 945P-A
Motherboard Manufacturer: ECS
Motherboard Model: 945P-AI recommend, you unistall Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is a resource hog, and install FoxIt Reader: http://www.filehippo.com/download_foxit/, which is much smaller, and faster. It does very same thing.
Make sure, you run "custom" install, and opt out from installing any extra toolbars.I ALSO recommend adding some additional memory.  I think you will be surprised the speed increase.  A 1 GB sick of memory is in the $40 range.

There are several places to buy memory (Circuit City, Newegg, etc), but one of the best is Crucial.  It scans your current memory and gives recommendations for upgrades.  It's not always the cheapest, but its' very reliable, especially if you are not familiar with adding memory.

http://www.crucial.com/index.aspx

I have Adobe Reader 8 installed on my Win XP system (512MB).  It works fine.

By the way, you really should update some other software on your computer, including Windows.  You're still using IE 6.  Why?  And, what about Service Pack 2 or 3 for Win XP?.  I use I 6 because the tool bar is handier and easier to use than the 7/8.  Internet Explorer should take this into consideration.  I know other users that think the same way.  It would be more beneficial;however, if I develop a streak of patience and  try it sometime.   I notice that Foxit has a tool bar.  I don't need that.  Is there one without that toolbar? Can it be removed without removing the download?

I haven't put more memory in yet.  My computer is 6 years old.  Maybe I should learn how to install the darn things.

Thanks
Hi,
I decided to use Cool pdf until I can get settled with another reader.  I have one problem.  I tried to open a pdf file and I keep getting a message that implies that my Adobe Acrobat reader is outdated. How can I get the computer to realize that I am not using A. A anymore?  Another words, how do I use a generic reader like this?

Lisa Quote from: lisashomeoffice on December 28, 2009, 04:53:46 AM

how do I use a generic reader like this?

I decided to use Cool pdf until I can get settled with another reader.  I have one problem.  I tried to open a pdf file and I keep getting a message that implies that my Adobe Acrobat reader is outdated. How can I get the computer to realize that I am not using A. A anymore?  Another words, how do I use a generic reader like this?

I use IE 6 because the tool bar is handier and easier to use than the 7/8.  Internet Explorer should take this into consideration.  I know other users that think the same way.  It would be more beneficial;however, if I develop a streak of patience and  try it sometime.  

And, what about Service Pack 2 or 3 for Win XP?. 

I have Foxit 3.0 and I didn't have to accept any toolbars.