Amethyst Posted May 16, 2011 ID:429886 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I'm having a bit of an issue with purchased pdf files on my sony e-reader, so I thought one thing I might try is updating my Adobe Reader software. I'm currently using 8.2.6 on a Windows XPSP3 system. I don't want to install Adobe Reader X right now because I'm reading that people are having some serious issues with it. I would like to go to a version 9.x. (I already have Adobe's link to older versions of Adobe Reader). Just one question: Do I have to uninstall 8.x before I install 9.x, or will 9.x just install over 8 and/or overwrite it or delete it? I also have Adobe Reader 7.x on my desktop PC with XP3 Media Center Edition SP3, and it really needs updating, as it's not playing nicely with my browsers anymore. I guess same question: Do I have to uninstall 7 before installing 9? I've asked at the Adobe support forums a few days ago, and no answers. Thanks!P.S. One of the vendors e-mailed me the pdf file of a book I bought, and it's hiccuping on the reader, but not freezing it entirely. I could also download it from my e-mail server via a different browser. FF does an AV scan, and maybe that's causing a problem. Just another shot in the dark/ruling stuff out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
71roadrunner Posted May 16, 2011 ID:429897 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I'm having a bit of an issue with purchased pdf files on my sony e-reader, so I thought one thing I might try is updating my Adobe Reader software. I'm currently using 8.2.6 on a Windows XPSP3 system. I don't want to install Adobe Reader X right now because I'm reading that people are having some serious issues with it. I would like to go to a version 9.x. (I already have Adobe's link to older versions of Adobe Reader). Just one question: Do I have to uninstall 8.x before I install 9.x, or will 9.x just install over 8 and/or overwrite it or delete it? I also have Adobe Reader 7.x on my desktop PC with XP3 Media Center Edition SP3, and it really needs updating, as it's not playing nicely with my browsers anymore. I guess same question: Do I have to uninstall 7 before installing 9? I've asked at the Adobe support forums a few days ago, and no answers. Thanks!.Times 2 on your post ....... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Posted May 16, 2011 Author ID:429910 Share Posted May 16, 2011 .Times 2 on your post .......Is that a 'yes' then...The old versions need to be uninstalled? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountaintree16 Posted May 16, 2011 ID:429975 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I always uninstall them first, but I don't know if you need to.I have not had any issues with Adobe Reader X, at least not yet, and actually this is the first of problems that I have heard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkSnakeKobra Posted May 16, 2011 ID:429987 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I usually upgrade them, but removing them would be best to avoid complications. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Posted May 17, 2011 Author ID:430330 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Thanks, Mountaintree and Buttons. Buttons, how do you upgrade? When I have versions 7 and 8 check for updates, they don't go to higher versions, just updates of the same versions, if available. Actually, I think 7 has not had updates for a long time. When I opened a pdf on my laptop yesterday (the one with 8.x), I got a popup asking if I wanted version X. I clicked on it, and it opened IE to a page where I could download version X. I closed the browser window because I didn't have time to deal with it at the moment. I haven't had the offer come up again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomlyKnighted Posted May 19, 2011 ID:431114 Share Posted May 19, 2011 In order to upgrade Adobe Reader all you have to do is go to the Adobe website and find the version of the program you want then download and install. Searching for updates will just search for current fixes to the version that you already have.I currently use Adobe Reader X and I have not had any problems at all. I also install it on the computers of my customers and I have not heard of any issues. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Posted May 19, 2011 Author ID:431118 Share Posted May 19, 2011 @RandomlyKnighted:Have you been uninstalling previous versions of Adobe Reader prior to installing version X? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomlyKnighted Posted May 19, 2011 ID:431120 Share Posted May 19, 2011 No, I have never uninstalled Adobe Reader when upgrading. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_computer Posted May 20, 2011 ID:431663 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I haven't heard of any issues with the new Adobe Reader X. You are the first that has even mentioned anything about problems with it. I think that it is a huge improvement on the other versions in terms of speed and security. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Posted May 20, 2011 Author ID:431688 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Well, after Adobe Reader 7 once again crashed my Firefox browser, I figured enough is enough. I uninstalled it and installed 10.1 on the desktop computer. Very nice, I like it. It's a lot faster, too. 7 always sort of hiccuped whenever it was used with a browser.The issues I read of (on an Adobe Reader support forum) had to do with all the icons on someone's computer being taken over by Adobe with version 10. Didn't happen here, it all looks good. I'll deal with the laptop later.I see version 10 is also sandboxed, so it can't be used to install malware on one's computer. To everyone who replied, thanks for your feedback. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomlyKnighted Posted May 20, 2011 ID:431831 Share Posted May 20, 2011 I'm glad to have helped! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_computer Posted May 25, 2011 ID:433301 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Glad you like the new version! I think that it was a much safer choice too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest name cool Posted May 25, 2011 ID:433318 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Adobe Reader (!)'(" is not recommended ") Adobe Reader is the first cause of injury in the regulations and this is always a brings hacker to these operating systems that used the free Adobe Reader. someone I know has been hacked from Microsoft Office application! Anyway, I do not use this software (I'll stay away from this software) perhaps I will remove the Adobe Flash Player.! It is advisable to upgrade to the latest version! This upgrade will be more safe 'but is still an ongoing threat, which is an easy target for hacker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThexDarksider Posted May 25, 2011 ID:433322 Share Posted May 25, 2011 When I had Windows, I used Foxit Reader. Much lighter than Adobe Reader, with the same functionality. At least that's how it was back then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sho-dan Posted May 25, 2011 ID:433331 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I've beeen using visagesoft pdf reader for about a year, and it does the job. if you need a backup pdf reader.Free PDF Reader - Version 4.0.210eXPert PDF Reader is a free pdf viewer software that lets you view and print pdf documents on windows operating systems.eXPert PDF reader will also allow modification of existing documents. You may modify document outlines, insert rubber stamps and modify any annotation that has been created from eXPert PDF or any other pdf creation software.visagesoft Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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