Reading old PDF files

[GeorgeM]

I have some old pdf files that were scanned in about 4 or 5 years ago, and have tried Acrobat 8, reader 10, and Nitro reader, and none of them can open the files.

Has anyone ever had this problem, and how did you fix it?

Are ther any programs that will read the files and fix them?

TIA

[ILLMAS]

Have you tried opening them in a different computer? I don't see why they don't open, pdf format hasn't change in years.

[jainen]

>>how did you fix it?<<

Ummm--read the instructions? http://helpx.adobe.c...t-open-pdf.html

[TaxCPANY]

1) Have you tried the freeware version of Foxit Reader?

2) I recall having run-around this problem by porting the file to a USB thumb-drive, then trying to open it directly from that OR by copying it to my desktop or laptop, first, then trying to access it 'within' one or both of those platforms.

3) Don't forget to 'diskcheck' it first, to determine whether it's a "corrupt" file or not;

4) Also, I assume you have a robust anti-virus programme with which to ensure it harbors no virus nor malware.

Hope this helps, TaxCPANY

Have you tried opening them in a different computer? I don't see why they don't open, pdf format hasn't change in years.