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Hello,
When I attempt to open a PDF file:
1. I am prompted to select a program to open the file.
2. I select Adobe Reader, and set Windows to always use the program to open the file, and the file opens.
3. After I double-click the PDF file again, the problem occurs again.
This problem doesn't occur on administrator accounts. It only happens on the standard user accounts. Also when I make a standard user account part of the administrators group, the problem stops. The problem starts again when I revert the aforementioned user account changes.
Is this an issue with user permissions? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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Nod.
by R. Proffitt 
- 3/8/13 4:33 PM
In Reply to: File association problem by Michael45512
And yes. It's part of the reason why so few use the standard user accounts.
There is a technical problem.
by Michael45512 - 3/8/13 8:24 PM
In Reply to: Nod. by R. Proffitt
I use the limited user acount to avoid viruses.
The problem is that I can't associate a program with the 'PDF' file type. Again, this problem happens with non-administrative accounts.
Adobe writes at link.
by R. Proffitt - 3/8/13 9:30 PM
In Reply to: There is a technical problem. by Michael45512
https://www.google.com/#hl=en&safe=off&q=+site:forums.adobe.com+adobe+reader+limited+user+account&fp=53f42383417742e8
It's been discussed at length and so I'll nod. In other words, if Adobe can't answer, I point you to Adobe. Sorry about that.
Did you try Foxit Reader or another PDF viewer?
Bob
Answer Best answer as chosen by user Michael45512
Tried This?
by Grif Thomas - 3/8/13 7:54 PM
In Reply to: File association problem by Michael45512
Just a thought as I've not needed to perform this step, but worth a try...
Assuming you're using the latest version of Adobe Reader 11.0.02, while logged in to the standard user you're having problems with, open Windows Explorer and navigate to C:\Program Files\Adobe\Reader 11.0\Reader.. In that folder, RIGHT click on the "AcroRd32.exe" file, choose "Run as administrator".. When the "Run As" user box loads, place a dot/tick in the "The following user" box, and in the "administrator" login line, type in the password, and check OK.. When Adobe Reader loads, click on "Edit" in the upper left, choose "Preferences", then click on the "General" listing on the left.. When that page loads, click on the "Select Default PDF Handler" button at the bottom.. Make sure "Adobe Reader XI (11.x)" is chosen, then click on Apply, then OK.
Hope this helps.
Grif
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