Embedded PDF will not open In Excel

Question

I know there are many questions listed in the forum regarding this issue.  I can't seem to find an answer that is working for me.

The details:

Excel 2016

Acrobat Reader DC

Windows 7 enterprise  sp 1

I embed the PDF by using the basic Insert Object.

But nothing is happening, I was able to open them as I started my project but now - I can't open any of the files.

I don't even get an error message.

Can anyone shed some lite on this for me? 

I appreciate any help.

Thank you!

Answer 1

Hi Jules,

I'm Craig, an Independent Advisor and I'll do my best to help you today. Have you tried to check in your Acrobat file first:

Goto EDIT -> PREFERENCES...

On the GENERAL Category.

UNCHECK the 'Enable Protected Mode at startup'

Then go back into EXCEL & check if it works?

Please let me know if you need further assistance.

Regards,

Craig.

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Answer 2

Hi Craig!  

Thanks for taking time to help me. 

I don’t have the option to “Enable Protected mode...” In DC Reader. 

Any other suggestions?

Answer 3

Let's try to update both apps please:

https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Instal...

and

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

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

Please let me know if you need further assistance.

Answer 4

Thanks Craig.  

We opted to do it in Word. It works fine. 

Thank you for your time.

Answer 5

Fine if you need further assistance just let us know, please. have a good day.