No, and there is a lot of issues with Adobe Reader of late. I recommend this PDF reader that is more lightweight and more Windows friendly than Adobe.
Foxit Readerhttp://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/
Does Windows 7 contain it's own PDF reader?
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Does Windows 7 contain it's own PDF Reader or do I need to install Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader to view PDF files?
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2011-04-12T00:04:01+00:00
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2011-04-11T23:47:22+00:00 No, the operating system does not have native PDF read capabilities. You will have to install a separate application.
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btbt 11,826 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator2011-04-11T23:53:52+00:00 I find Adobe Reader integrates well with your system. Here is the direct download link, bypassing the **** Adobe tries to install if you go the normal route ftp://ftp.adobe.com/pub/adobe/reader/win/10.x/10.0.1/en\_US/AdbeRdr1001\_en\_US.exe
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Anonymous
2011-04-12T14:31:18+00:00 Does Windows 7 contain it's own PDF Reader or do I need to install Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader to view PDF files?
No, no version of WIndows has ever included a pdf reader. You need to install one, but it does *not* have to be an Adobe product. In fact, the free Foxit Reader is much faster, and I think much better. Get it at http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/
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2011-04-12T11:39:03+00:00 I have been having problems with my Adobe Reader of late. Thank you.
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