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O.P. Chrome and PDF Files?
Googled, all been useless.

Why don't pdfs work in chrome and how can I fix it!

Would be much appreciated! Thanks!

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02-22-2010 08:31 PM
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RE: Chrome and PDF Files?
Umm they work fine here </completely unhelpful statement> :P

Does Adobe Acrobat show up in about:plugins? Tried reinstalling?
02-22-2010 08:36 PM
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O.P. RE: Chrome and PDF Files?
yep, its in plugins.

oh :( do i have to reinstall the browser? or just the plugin? my flat mates got the same problem...

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RE: Chrome and PDF Files?
Apparently if you have both Adobe Acrobat Pro and Adobe Reader, it won't work in Chrome. Instead, remove Reader and then try.

Can also try...

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1. Navigate to C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 9.0\Acrobat\Browser
2. Copy the file "nppdf32.dll"
3. Navigate to C:\Documents and Settings\<your username>\Local Settings\Application Data\Google\Chrome\Application\Plugins
4. Paste the nppdf32.dll file
5. Restart Chrome.

I refuse to install Adobe Reader (26.1MB) and instead just download individual PDFs and view in Sumatra PDF Viewer (1.2MB). :happy:

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RE: Chrome and PDF Files?
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I refuse to install Adobe Reader (26.1MB) and instead just download individual PDFs and view in Sumatra PDF Viewer (1.2MB).
Indeed. Adobe/Acrobat reader is pure evil to me. It has gone through so many exploits (often unpatched for a long time). The browser integration is asking for trouble and doesn't add any real benefit.

Go with a decent PDF reader which is:
A) More secure
B) Lightweight
C) Doesn't mess with your browser
D) Views PDF file sjust as well as Adobe's viewer, never ad and compatibility issues with an alternative reader.

Using Foxit Reader myself.
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Originally posted by Chris4
Apparently if you have both Adobe Acrobat Pro and Adobe Reader, it won't work in Chrome. Instead, remove Reader and then try.

Can also try...



I refuse to install Adobe Reader (26.1MB) and instead just download individual PDFs and view in Sumatra PDF Viewer (1.2MB). :happy:


grr! Im on vista, dont have that folder. lol. Erm, I found the vista equivalent and it didn't have a plugins folder in that location.

I've copied and pasted that dll everywhere ¬_¬ ffs!

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Using Foxit Reader myself.
x2, i <3 foxit
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RE: Chrome and PDF Files?
I personally use this: Docs PDF/PowerPoint Viewer extension and just download on the rare occasion it doesn't display stuff properly.
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I personally use this: Docs PDF/PowerPoint Viewer extension and just download on the rare occasion it doesn't display stuff properly.
Works quite well. :happy:

You should use that, M73A.
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Originally posted by Eljay
I personally use this: Docs PDF/PowerPoint Viewer extension and just download on the rare occasion it doesn't display stuff properly.
Works quite well. :happy:


<3! Thanks :D perfect!

You should use that, M73A.

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