This is the fix.. http://get.adobe.com/reader/ commonly known as the latest version.
If a program is asking to install Adobe reader 5, don't let it happen. Uncheck the box..
Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 not compatible with Windows 7.
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Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 is not compatible with Windows 7. Can you recommend an easy fix?
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2012-02-09T20:43:14+00:00
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2012-02-09T21:40:06+00:00 I would suggest this lightweight PDF reader.
Foxit Readerhttp://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/
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Anonymous
2012-02-10T03:39:01+00:00 Fast too, and not invasive like Adobe reader.
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2012-02-10T00:47:09+00:00 You're very welcome.
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2012-02-09T22:39:08+00:00 Thank you for recommending an elegant piece of software.