Troubleshooting Common Issues with Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.1

Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.1 has been a popular tool for viewing and printing PDF files, but like any software, it can sometimes encounter issues. This article aims to provide solutions to common problems users may experience when using Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.1.

Smooth Text and CoolType Options

To avoid the problem of blurred text or breaks in the magnified text, enable the Smooth Text and Use CoolType options in the Page Display preferences. This feature is only available for installations done using root privileges on Linux.

Bolding Issues with Chinese, Japanese, and Korean Characters

RPM -i -nodeps AdobeReader_enu-8.1 installation may fail to install due to a dependency issue with libcurl. To solve this problem, try installing Adobe Reader 8.1.3 using the command line as shown on the console.

Failed Installation and Icon Associations

If the MIME type registrations and icon associations are not reflected after installation, restart your desktop session for the changes to take effect.

Policy Server Certificate Issues

If you encounter issues with opening documents secured with Policy Server, ensure that the server certificate is installed using the command line as shown on the console. If the Policy Server certificate is not installed, a message indicating a problem communicating with the service may appear.

Troubleshooting Resources

For general product information and additional troubleshooting information, visit the Adobe Product Support Knowledgebase at 'adobe.com'(http://www.adobe.com) or choose Help > Online Support in Adobe Reader. This section includes descriptions of various issues that may arise as you use Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.1 for Linux and UNIX.

By following these troubleshooting tips and techniques, you should be able to resolve common issues with Adobe Acrobat Reader 8.1 and continue to enjoy its functionality.

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