Re: Unable to download PDF files from webpage.

From: Shenan Stanley (newshelper_at_gmail.com)
Date: 08/28/05 

Date: Sat, 27 Aug 2005 20:20:27 -0500

ozhog wrote:
> I am running XP SP2 with Kerio personal firewall and Avast antivirus.
> As far as I know I am allowing all downloads through the security
> settings in IE6, however when I click on a link ( with or without
> holding down the CTRL button) for a PDF file all I get is a new page
> opening with an image placegetter in the top left hand corner of the
> page. I have tried stopping the anti-virus, but that didn't help. Any
> ideas please.

So.. Have you tried uninstalling/reinstalling Adobe Acrobat? 

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