PDF Help

[mrpalmer420]

OK I have CS3 but really do not need to use Acrobat Pro to view PDF's. Whenever i try and open a PDF that is a link on a webpage, I get a message that Acrobat Pro Cannot be opened without another suite component being opened first. So i open Photoshop but still get the same message.

I really just want to be able to view PDF's without having to Download the file then open Previews and click open there. It has to be easier than this.

Any suggestions on how to set Preview as my default PDF opener. It has to be

 

[soberbrain]

Try this:

Save a PDF on to your Desktop, then select it.

Get Info > Open With > select Preview > click Change All

 

[mrpalmer420]

Awesome I will try that when i get home. Would this also work with embedded links on webpages or would I have to always download then open.

 

[soberbrain]

I saw this from searching MRoogle.

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/422906/

 

[durija]

I have a similar problem in Windows. I solved it by using Acrobat Reader. Launch the Reader only when browsing. Works for me in Windows, so it might on the Mac. Be sure Full Acrobat is not open.