Virus warning message using hyperlink to PDF file from MS Access

Question

When clicking on a hyperlink on an Access form that leads to a PDF file stored on my computer, I get the following message:

Some Files can contain viruses or otherwise be harmful to your computer.

It is important to be certain that this file is from a trustworthy source.

Would you like to open this file?

On clicking "OK" the PDF opens in PDF Architect 6 (my chosen/default software for opening PDF files).

For Office links (DOC etc.) and Images (JPG), the files open without the message.

Is there a way of suppressing the warning message for PDF files?

Thanks.

Answer 1

I use it in several apps and I don't encounter it.

Answer 2

Thanks for the quick reply - would this solve the problem I describe in the post as it would still involve opening a PDF file?

Answer 3

I rarely use hyperlink fields. I'll store the location of the linked file in a text field, then use Application.FollowHyperlink to open the file.

Other possibilities are to use the SHELL or SHELLEXECUTE command. (search on those for code samples)