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Old 09-20-2017, 08:44 AM
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Several blocks I try to download it, I have to use the pdf associated with the site. I never had any trouble using pdfmyurl but it is no longer a free site. When I try to download PDF PRO 100, I get a heads up from my antivirus program (AVG) that it may be malware. Is this definitely safe to use -- I don't want to click on something and then find out I have invited a problem. What do others use ? Thank You
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Old 09-20-2017, 09:38 AM
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I use Adobe Reader. It's a free program (or was when I got it) and works great.

https://get.adobe.com/reader/

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Old 09-20-2017, 11:58 AM
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I second getting your pdf reader from the adobe site. It's free and safe. They are the ones who invented that format.
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Old 09-20-2017, 02:16 PM
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Yes, adobe is the one I use. I have never had problems with it.
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Old 09-20-2017, 04:37 PM
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You could see if your word processing program can include saving to pdf.
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I too use adobe and prefer it. However, as SuzzyQ said, you may be able to save it to your documents and then it will open for you.
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I've not had much luck with the normal word processing software opening pdf files. But the adobe acrobat reader is free and great software. No virus issues at all.
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Please use Adobe Reader.....safe and free.
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Old 09-21-2017, 06:15 PM
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I use the Adobe reader, but don't like the new version. My word processing program will open them too, and I prefer reading them in the WPP.
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Old 09-22-2017, 04:24 AM
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I have had that same issue with some quilt sites that offer "free patterns". When I try to get to them my anti virus blocks me; no way will it let me get to it. Figure I'm just not supposed to have it - even if it was a gorgeous pattern.
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