OT: Acrobat Reader not installing... 2005-09-24 12:04 am This is quite a ways off topic, but I thought that maybe someone on the forum could help.I'm trying to download Acrobat Reader 6.0.1, considering right now we have a very old version (4.0). I downloaded the program and tried to install it, but my computer won't install it. It gets to the Setup Wizard, then a box pops up that says "Windows Installer". It runs for a couple of seconds, then closes, and nothing is downloaded. Anyone have any clue what to do? I'm running Windows 98SE. That's about all I've got for you. ;-) Sorry.Thanks,Daniel Quote Selected
Re: OT: Acrobat Reader not installing... Reply #1 – 2005-09-24 12:43 am Maybe you have to un-install the Version 4.0 first, but why we need version 6 I don't know, I still use 4.0 on some PCs and 5.0 on others. Quote Selected
Re: OT: Acrobat Reader not installing... Reply #2 – 2005-09-24 04:59 am G'day Daniel,got a couple of things to try...First, if you check out the steps in my reply to David in https://forum.noteworthycomposer.com/?topic=4967.msg31032#msg31032 you will find a series of steps that can effectively "health check" your system as it stands and do some obscure repairs. Read and understand the process first, if you are unsure, leave me a note an I'll try to simplify things.I would then go to this location:http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;292539on the microsoft support site and download the latest installer for 9x.If all goes well, you should be right.PS. I just visited the Adobe support site - quick stop only. It seems the current reader is version 7 - perhaps the v6 installer is not working because it can't locate the v6 install set on the adobe site, or have you downloaded the full install?Lawrie Quote Selected
Re: OT: Acrobat Reader not installing... Reply #3 – 2005-09-24 05:34 am Thanks for the advice, Lawrie. I've downloaded the Windows Installer and am just about to install it and see if everything goes well. I am NOT going to try the other tip that you gave, as I am notorious for messing things like that up. Our computer recently crashed and we had to re-install Windows 98SE...because of me. I'm not going to take a chance in case I would mess something up. But thanks for the advice, anyway...And llucyy, yes, version 4.0 works fine, I just like the features and look of the newer versions. :-)Thanks,Daniel Quote Selected
Re: OT: Acrobat Reader not installing... Reply #4 – 2005-09-24 05:43 am :-) The Windows Installer worked. :-)Thanks so much,Daniel Quote Selected
Re: OT: Acrobat Reader not installing... Reply #5 – 2005-09-24 05:43 am No worries Daniel,I'll probaly be online for the next hour or so, so please let me know how things go...Lawrie Quote Selected
Re: OT: Acrobat Reader not installing... Reply #6 – 2005-09-24 05:44 am Heh...2 seconds apart? That was neat.Thanks again,Daniel Quote Selected
Re: OT: Acrobat Reader not installing... Reply #7 – 2005-09-24 05:44 am Ha, I posted, refreshed and your post beat me by 2 seconds!Glad it worked OK.Lawrie Quote Selected
Re: OT: Acrobat Reader not installing... Reply #8 – 2005-09-24 05:45 am This is gettin' silly Quote Selected
Re: OT: Acrobat Reader not installing... Reply #9 – 2005-09-24 05:52 am Yes, but it's amusing after a tough night. :-)Thanks once again for the help,Daniel Quote Selected
Re: OT: Acrobat Reader not installing... Reply #10 – 2005-09-24 05:54 am Amusing it is. If you've had a tough night, I prescribe a good nights sleep!cul8rLawrie Quote Selected
Re: OT: Acrobat Reader not installing... Reply #11 – 2005-09-24 07:42 am If I was you I wouldn't use Acrobat reader anyway. It is a terrible case of bloatware and litters you disk and registry, and (as a result, presumably) is slow.May I suggest an alternative the excellent Foxit Reader? Its free, small (single 2.5MB file), fast, and can even be run standalone (e.g. from a USB stick) without installation.http://www.foxitsoftware.com/ Quote Selected
Re: OT: Acrobat Reader not installing... Reply #12 – 2005-09-26 08:20 am I just tried out the Foxit Reader. Excellent!- Starts fast- When in 'hand tool', scrolling works as it should, cursor keys work properly- No problems with skipping from page to page- It's on my stick.Thanks! Rob. Quote Selected
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