Always disable any auto updates for any software. For one, I don't like any 'ware constantly communicating "home" about everything you're doing with it. Adobe, like most others, are notorious for screwing up their software with updates. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. (I see now Ben also said something to that effect). v6+ is better than previous due to the new features, but takes up GOBS of memory, and what really ticks me off about it is every time you open a PDF file, even after you close it the program keeps running and sucks up 30mb+ of memory.
I only update mine (or any other 'ware) if I'm having some kind of issue with it displaying certain characters or if it says some update is required to "display the file correctly". To expand on what Ben said: also try the "Advanced" button under Permissions and look for options there. Sometimes you can only access certain keys while logged in on XP as the FULL admin. Regarding your "PS", just go under "File" then you'll see the batch conversion. I wouldn't mess around with that though because it's possible Windows will only see bitmap files for certain things. There's also the possibility and probability that you'd have to go through the registry and the "guts" of software to change every path to reflect jpg extensions where bmp extensions were previously used. -Clint God Bless Clint Hamilton, Owner http://www.OrpheusComputing.com http://www.ComputersCustomBuilt.com http://Computer-Hardware-Sales-Consumer-Electronics-Sales.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Harold B." Hello again, I was getting messages that I should update my Adobe Acrobat Reader. I was using Adobe 6.0.2 along with all the updates that I periodically installed and just now decided to install Adobe 8. During the installation I got the following message: "Error 1402. Could not open key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\CLSID\{C523F39F-9C83-11D3-9094-00104BD0D5 35}\Programmable. Verify that you have sufficient access to that key, or contact your support personnel." ... what's that? PCWorks is my support personnel. 1.. I clicked OK and the installation ended. 2.. Next thing I did was open the registry, and follow the above path to that Programmable key. 3.. I right-clicked that Programmable key > Permissions > Advanced > and there I am stuck, not knowing what to do. 4.. I did manage to put something in the right pane. This right pane was empty so I put a default sub-key there (if that's what it's called) with which I can't do anything like modify etc, nor would I know what to do if I could make changes. As you all know, the registry is a fun and a strange place to hang out. 5.. After attempting to install Adobe 8 and failing, I lost what came pre-installed with Windows XP, the Adobe 6.0.2. Going to "Compaq Application Recovery" and re-installing Adobe easily remedied that. Now I'm back with Adobe 6.0.2. So does anyone know what has to be done with the Registry so I can install Adobe 8? I could live with Adobe 6 but when receiving some Acrobat Reader files, I do get a message when opening them that I should upgrade to the newer version. I click OK and the file then opens with no problem. But how do I install Adobe 8 without having to re-install the entire system just to correct that Registry error? PS: Thanks, Clint. Regarding the "Wallpaper" subject, I do have IrfanView; I'll have to learn how to "batch convert" image files to change a folder full of bmp's to jpg's in one fell swoop (if that is possible). --- Harold ============= PCWorks Mailing List ================= Don't see your post? Check our posting guidelines & make sure you've followed proper posting procedures, http://pcworkers.com/rules.htm Contact list owner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Unsubscribing and other changes: http://pcworkers.com =====================================================
