Thanks Arthur ......... whilst I was waiting to see if 'foxit' could help I did take a peek at 'mudcreek' which looked good. However foxit solved the problem and it is now installed. Joe ----- Original Message ----- From: "S&A" <starwall@optusnet.com.au> To: <SENIOR-NEWBIE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2005 9:53 AM Subject: Re: [SR-NEWBIE] Foxit ...... alternative to Adobe > Try http://www.mudcreek.ca/genviewer_overview.htm > it is very good. > > Regards Arthur > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Grace Inman" <Grace@eufaula.rr.com> > To: <SENIOR-NEWBIE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2005 10:39 PM > Subject: Re: [SR-NEWBIE] Foxit ...... alternative to Adobe > > > Hi Joe. I've been getting the same msgs when I try to open some of the > files pertaining to my PAF, but I haven't even downloaded the SoftPedia > website that you mentioned. What I'd like to know, though, is: How can I > open those files again? I used to be able to double click them, and > they'd > open, but since the msg about a supposed attempt to move the file pointer > and the msg about the file being damaged, they won't open I hope someone > has a solution. Thanks to all who contribute their wisdom ... it is > immensely helpful and much appreciated. Grace in Georgia, USA. > > > ---- Original Message ----- > From: "Joe Twitchin" <jo.boy@bigpond.com> > To: <SENIOR-NEWBIE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2005 2:55 AM > Subject: Re: [SR-NEWBIE] Foxit ...... alternative to Adobe > > >> I've tried Lance ........ so near and yet so far ......... I have relaxed >> my security to allow >> http://www.softpedia.com/get/Office-tools/PDF/Foxit-PDF-Reader.shtml to >> get through and what happens (as did yesterday) I get this dialogue; >> 'an attempt was made to move the file pointer before the beginning of the >> file' and when I click on the this I get another dialogue which says 'The >> file appears to be damaged' which gives me an OK button to click and when >> I do this I get my welcome to 'Personal Ancestral File' where I have 19 >> family history files stored. >> I have checked and rechecked these 19 files for damage and all are OK. >> Very perplexed indeed. >> Joe >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Lance" <lance.b.4u@gmail.com> >> To: <SENIOR-NEWBIE-L@rootsweb.com> >> Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2005 4:46 AM >> Subject: RE: [SR-NEWBIE] Foxit ...... alternative to Adobe >> >> >>> Joe, yes it could be a setting in your firewall or AV program. I have >>> just >>> gone to the site and downloaded it with no bother. Play around with your >>> settings (privacy, perhaps?) to see if you have any luck. It could have >>> been >>> that they were inundated with requests too, after their address was so >>> publicly given. That would tend to slow their servers down. >> >> >> ==== SENIOR-NEWBIE Mailing List ==== >> The focus of this list is on helping Seniors to learn to use computers >> and >> the Internet. Tolerance and patience are the watchwords. For help in >> genealogical research methods and procedures, join ROCKINGCHAIR-ROOTS. >> Click and send: >> mailto:ROCKINGCHAIR-ROOTS-L-request@rootsweb.com?subject=subscribe >> >> ============================== >> Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for >> ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: >> http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx >> >> > > > > ==== SENIOR-NEWBIE Mailing List ==== > To volunteer to do a lookup or to exchange lookups, go here: > http://www.RAOGK.org > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > > > ==== SENIOR-NEWBIE Mailing List ==== > To leave the list, click here and send: > mailto:SENIOR-NEWBIE-L-request@rootsweb.com?subject=unsubscribe > To leave the DIGEST, click here and send: > mailto:SENIOR-NEWBIE-D-request@rootsweb.com?subject=unsubscribe > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. > Version: 7.0.322 / Virus Database: 267.3.3 - Release Date: 31/05/2005 > >