I find downloading a PDF file involves two possible situations. either you are prompted to save or else the file opens up for you. In this second case, it isn't always readable. You can still save it to your system by pressing the applications key (left of your right control key) and arrowing down to the save option. either way, once you are prompted to save, you'll be presented with a dialog that includes a choice of where to save. I choose "My documents" for this purpose, but you can put it anywhere you like, so long as you'll remember. Once saved, clicking on the file should bring up Adobe. _____ From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Becky Tsurumoto Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 6:39 PM To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: Adobe Reader vs. Acrobat G.W., Thanks for the below. When I downloaded Adobe Reader 9.3 from the website, I was informed that I already had Acrobat. I was asked which one I wanted to run. I chose Adobe Reader. Sure enough, when I later checked All Programs, there was Acrobat in my computer but not installed. I only need to download PDF files from the web and read them. So Adobe Reader should meet my needs. After I downloaded a PDF file, I couldn't find it. I finally discovered it in my History List. I was able to read the file. At another time, I wanted to read the file again. When I went back to my History List, JAWS wouldn't read the file, but instead, JAWS crashed. Simple question: After I download a PDF file, do I need to Save it in Internet Explorer under File menu? Becky From: jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:jfw-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of G.W. Cox Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 2:52 PM To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Re: Adobe Reader vs. Acrobat Straight from the Adobe mouth at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/reader.html "What's the difference between Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader? AdobeR AcrobatR and Adobe ReaderR software are separate products, though very complementary. Adobe Acrobat 9 helps you communicate and collaborate more easily and securely using PDF, the standard for electronic document exchange. Create and reliably share PDF documents and forms, help protect and control sensitive information, safeguard your work, and communicate exactly as you intended. Adobe Reader is the global standard for viewing PDF files. It is the only PDF viewer that can open and interact with all PDF documents. Use Adobe Reader to view, search, digitally sign, verify, print, and collaborate on PDF files. ----- Original Message ----- From: Becky <mailto:panache71@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Tsurumoto To: jfw@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 2:54 PM Subject: Adobe Reader vs. Acrobat List, Can someone explain the difference between Adobe Reader and Acrobat Reader? Becky