Best System Error Solution: [Solved] preview handler for vista error mesage on windows7 when opening emailed PDFs

Tuesday, 1 March 2016

[Solved] preview handler for vista error mesage on windows7 when opening emailed PDFs

preview handler for vista error mesage on windows7 when opening emailed PDFs

we have a new computer - windows 7 and we cannot open e-mailed PDFs, instead of an Adobe PDF symbol showing on the e-mail we get a little camera symbol and a messsage saying cannot open preview handler for vista.
We have downloaded Adobe 9 acrobat reader.
We are not very computer literate so would appreciate any help.

Solutions to the Problem preview handler for vista error mesage on windows7 when opening emailed PDFs

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Hi harryandkate,

Please check if you can open the PDF attachment after saving it to your computer.

This may happen if wrong or no program is associated with the file you are trying to open.
In this case a PDF attachment.
Let us try to associate the PDF file with Acrobat Reader 9 and then check if you are able to open the PDF attachment.

To associate a file, follow these steps:
1.
Open Default Programs by clicking the Start button, and then clicking
Default Programs.
2.
Click “Associate a file type or protocol with a program”.
3.
Scroll down and locate .PDF
4.
Select .PDF and click “Change program”.
5.
Select “Adobe Reader 9” from the list and click Ok.

For more information on changing default program, click here

Regards,
Gulrez

Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

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Make sure the "Recommended restore" radio button is checked on the restore utility window.
Click on Next and follow the instructions given.

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