Can't open PDF docs

I have MS Works, not MS Word and have always been able to open PDF docs up til now. I get the following msg. box from Microsoft: "Works cannot open c:\Documents & Settings . . . The file may be in use by another application, the file format may not be supported by any of the installed converters, or the file may be corrupt. "

 

Have you tried opening the file in a PDF reader. This is a free one. http://www.foxitsoftware.com/Secure_PDF_Reader/

 

I didn't know one could open a pdf file with Microsoft Works.

I can't even use Word to open a pdf, but Word can publish (create) a pdf.

What version of Works are you using?

 

Go with Foxit - works every time for me. Neil.

 

MS Works 8.0. I'm using WINXP. Searched for foxit and it seems that there is a serious security flaw.

 

I used to use Foxit reader, but I had some stability issues with it, so I switched to PDF-XChange Viewer. It has served me well these past few years.

 

I have Foxit running on 3 Desktops and 1 Notebook - no problems.
I have MSE and Defender and Avast to look after security.
I receive an email and it has an attachment (PDF or Word) and Foxit opens it.
Where is the security problem? Neil.

 

What's this flaw??

 

EDIT: Sorry Neil, I need to remember to read everything FIRST

I'm PRETTY sure I clicked 'edit'...

 

http://www.foxitsoftware.com/support/security_bulletins.php
It's the old story - keep updating to the latest version.
I'm very happy with Foxit. Neil.

 

Still intrigued by what this'serious security flaw' is though…

 

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