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2011-08-26 01:28:35
jimmy1
Registered: Aug 26 2011
Posts: 3

Ok, so here is my issue:
 
I convert a document to PDF (From Word/Excel e.t.c.) either by printing to Adobe PDF printer, or directly from the toolbar within the MS software and it works fine.
 
I then close all programs and open another, completely different Word/Excel file. Again i either print to PDF or use the toolbar. It does its business, but produces the first file I created!!
 
I have discovered a workaround, if i open the task list and terminate "Acrodist.exe" it then works fine for the next file.
 
At the moment, I am creating about 10 PDF files in a row so after each one am having to terminate acrodist.exe
 
I've searched the web with no luck, anyone out there have any ideas?
 
I am using Windows XP with Adobe Acrobat Standard 8.1.2

My Product Information:
Acrobat Standard 8.1.2, Windows
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2011-08-26 01:38:28
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try67
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Registered: Oct 30 2008
Posts: 2398
I would suggest trying to update to the latest version, 8.3.

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2011-08-26 01:50:26
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jimmy1
Registered: Aug 26 2011
Posts: 3
I'll chat to the IT guys and see if they'll let me. If so do I need to go through every incremental update (as the files all say they can only be applied to the previous version).

If not - any other alternatives??
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2011-08-26 06:47:34
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jimmy1
Registered: Aug 26 2011
Posts: 3
I have resolved it (with a little help from some colleagues), it seems as simple as the fact that in the complete file path of the document I was trying to PDF there were some - characters which it doesnt like!

I have removed all dashes from the folders and files and it all works beautifully :)

Now.................this means there is a new issue! Why won't Adobe Acrobat accept files with a - in the path/name??
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