Hi Grace, I must admit that my PAF files were in a dreadful mess due mainly to my early days when I was in 'learning mode'. This 'Foxit' execise has however prompted me to get rid of all the unwanted PAF files so that I have it all in 'pristine condition'.All have been 'check repaired' although the indications were that such was'nt required. I still get the same dialogue however and cannot install Foxit. I have been told that it may be due to a bug in the Foxit programme that needs attention so I have sent them an email asking for advice. Regarding your own problem .......... perhaps 'check repairing' may be the way to go ........ try it and see. If it does'nt work then it might be best to take it up with the software suppliers. Good Luck, Joe ----- Original Message ----- From: "Grace Inman" <Grace@eufaula.rr.com> To: <SENIOR-NEWBIE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2005 11:09 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 > > > > -- > 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 > >