The Portable File Format, also known as PDF, is the most widely used
document format in the world. PDF is developed by Abode and is designed to
present files in a standard format. The main aim of PDF is to make documents
accessible on different platforms and across different devices. Since the fonts and formatting are
preserved electronically, the file will appear the same on any device regardless
of whether it contains text, pictures, graphs, or other data. You can view any
PDF file on your computer using Adobe Acrobat Reader, a popular software meant
to create, view, and manage PDF files. However, Adobe Reader does not always
work as it should and will sometime encounter errors that prevent users from
opening their PDF files. This article will give you some helpful
suggestions on how to fix the ‘PDF
File Not Responding’ error. Apart from the steps mentioned below, you can
call the Adobe customer support number
and consult an expert to identify the root cause of the problem so that you can
implement the appropriate solution.
Steps to fix Adobe Reader PDF File Not Responding
In case the automatic
repair option does not work, you can use the Acrobat Cleaner tool to fix the
error and open the PDF file. You can refer to the steps mentioned below to
download and use Adobe Acrobat Cleaner:
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Step 1: Open your internet browser and
enter the given link in the address bar: https://labs.adobe.com/downloads/acrobatcleaner.html.
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Step 2: Mark the checkbox to indicate
you agree with the terms of service and download Adobe Acrobat Cleaner.
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Step 3: Open the tool on your computer
and click ‘Next’ on the first window and press ‘Accept’ for the license
agreement.
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Step 4: Mark the radio button and choose
the product you need to remove (in this case it will be Adobe Reader) and then
click ‘Next’ to proceed.
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Step 5: Select the ‘Clean Now’ option to
start the cleanup process and allow the tool to remove the old version of Adobe
Reader.
· Step 6: Run the command prompt and enter
the data as given below: “AdbeArCleaner.exe/silent/product=<ProductId>/installpath=<InstallPath>/cleanlevel=<CleanLevel>
/scanforothers=<ScanForOthers>”
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Step 7: Go to the ‘C’ Drive on your
computer and delete the Adobe folder and also go to the registry to delete the
Adobe key.
Once you complete all
the steps mentioned above, you will need to restart your computer and reinstall
Adobe Reader. You should make sure you follow the proper installation steps to
prevent any errors. If you find that you cannot open your PDF files even after
going through all the steps mentioned above, you can call the Adobe technical support number
and speak to a trained software technician to fix the error. Technical experts
are available 24 hours a day to help you implement advanced troubleshooting
solutions to resolve any error related to Adobe.
