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Resolved XP doesn't know who Adobe is?

Discussion in 'Windows XP' started by jcgiglio, 2011/03/28.

  1. 2011/03/28
    jcgiglio

    jcgiglio Inactive Thread Starter

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    I've started getting this msg, apparently at random:

    "Windows has blocked this software because it cannot verify the publisher "

    The composer of this msg forgot to have it include the NAME of the software. There's a clickable link, "Unknown publisher ". When I click this link, the name that appears is Adobe. Apparently, Windows XP doesn't know who Adobe is. This is just stupid, and it only recently started happening. When I put the message into GOOGLE, I get links to other Forums, whose members mostly talk about ActiveX controls. I'm getting more than a little fed up with these small surprises that XP throws at me. I doubt that W7 and W8 will be any better about his kind of stuff, unless M$oft changes its entire philosophy of software development.
     
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    TonyT

    TonyT SuperGeek Staff

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    Blocked the software from doing what? Installing? Connecting to the Internet? If so, you can force the installation or you can allow Adobe in the Windows Firewall.
     
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    retiredlearner

    retiredlearner SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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    I've been running Adobe for at least 6 years and had no problems. I recieve updates and downloads - all AOK. Currently Adobe9 Version 9.4.3
    As Tony suggests - you may have AV or Firewall blocking it. Cheers Neil.
     
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  5. 2011/03/29
    jcgiglio

    jcgiglio Inactive Thread Starter

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    I don't have the slightest idea what the blocked software might be trying to do, just like I don't have the slightest idea what's being blocked, or why.
     
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    TonyT

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    OK, understood.
    So what are you doing prior to the message?
    Is this just a popup message that appeared while you were using the computer or is this message the result of something were were trying to do, such as install an Adobe product?

    If a random message, it's the Adobe Updater, which will run automatically at certain time intervals, depending upon the Update settings in the program Preferences. Probably Adobe Reader.

    For Adove Reader X: Edit Menu > Preferences > Update.

    For Adobe Reader 8 & 9 versions: Go to C:\Program Files > Common Files > Adobe > UpdaterX > double click AdobeUpdater.exe > let it run it's course > cancel > click Preferences.
     
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