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How to Open a PDF File in Vista

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By Art Corvelay
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Windows Vista is the latest operating system released by Microsoft. Although Adobe Acrobat is the most well-known PDF reader, there have been major compatibility issues reported with Vista. Therefore, to open a PDF file in Vista, it is recommended that you use a different software that works much more effectively than Acrobat.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    Open your web browser and navigate to Fox It (see Resources) This is a link that will allow you to download a PDF viewer that is compatible with Vista.

  2. Step 2

    Download and install the Fox It PDF viewer software.

  3. Step 3

    Open the Fox It program and load a PDF file. Click "File" > "Open" and choose the file that you wish to view.

  4. Step 4

    Read the file by scrolling down and viewing the file.

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