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Eddie Thwan ~ Modified: July 22nd, 2016 ~ ~ 1 Minute Reading

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  • July 22, 2016 at 4:24 am #2632 Score: 5
    Eddie Thwan
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    Hello!

     

    I’m having a problem and I am unable to resolve this.  I have installed Adobe Reader X. In PowerPoint file when I try to insert a PDF (Insert Tab->Object->Create From File), I get the following error:

    “The Server Application, source file, or item cannot be found, or returned an unknown error. You may need to reinstall the server application.”

    Previously, I got this error when choosing “Create New” from the Object menu also, but following the instructions about Protected mode at the link below seems to have resolved that problem. Unfortunately, Create From File offers the ‘link’ functionality that is important to me.

    http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/860/cpsid_86063.html

    I have tried removing our virus scanner (Quick Heal Total Security  11), and HP’s Privacy Manager, then performing a Repair installation of Office. (both those items seem to be occasional culprits in problems similar to this) I haven’t had any luck getting this to go away yet though.  I was hoping I might find some help here, thanks!

    July 22, 2016 at 7:12 am #2635 Score: 5
    Kerry Morris
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    34 pts

    Dear Eddie,
    1406 error in Reader web installer appears when a virus checking program such as McAfee is installed with maximum protection. It can come even in some other unknown scenarios. (It comes only with VC runtime libraries registration in GAC assembly cache).

    July 22, 2016 at 7:23 am #2637 Score: 4
    Henry Davidson
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    31 pts

    Hello Kerry it’s an issue of Adobe Reader X
    To do this Try this first:
    1. Remove all previous versions of Acrobat or Reader, and then reinstall
    If it is not get resolved then you can try these method to get this solved.
    1. (Advanced) Set permissions to their defaults in the registry
    2. Remove spyware
    3. Check your system for viruses
    4. Disable Webroot Spy Sweeper
    5. Disable McAfee VirusScan 8.5 Access Protection

    July 22, 2016 at 7:43 am #2638 Score: 3
    Barry Alllen
    Moderator
    25 pts

    Dear Henry

    I am having the exact same issue. I am on XP running Office12 (Office 2007).

    Interestingly enough I just upgraded to Acrobat Reader 10 yesterday and this is the first time I have seen this problem.

    I emailed the two files to a colleague who has the same OS, same Office version, and on an older version of Acrobat Reader and they were able to attach the file without issue.

    Possible Reader X problem?

    July 22, 2016 at 8:32 am #2640 Score: 2
    Michael Scofield
    Moderator
    20 pts

    Hello Eddie
    This problem is occurred due to the protection mode of Adobe Reader X.

    To Disable protected mode manually by choosing Edit > Preferences > General tab and deselecting Enable Protected Mode.

    July 22, 2016 at 8:36 am #2642 Score: 1
    Eddie Thwan
    Moderator
    44 pts

    Tried disabling the protected mode in Adobe Reader x.But it didn’t worked. So I rebooted System and ran repair on office 2010 but still am experiencing the same error.
    Win 7 64, office 2010 32 but also on XP Pro with office 2010 32. Maybe there should be a registry key to kill?

    July 22, 2016 at 8:44 am #2643 Score: 0
    Dexter Morgan
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    38 pts

    Hi Eddie

    You can use 3rd party Tool to Remove Protected mode and PDf restrictions using SysTools PDF Unlocker. To see How it works please go to the following links How it works

    Please notify me when it’s done.

    Thanks

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