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How to correct Adobe reader error in document preview - Civic Platform

Some users may receive this error message when trying to “Preview" a PDF document in the Documents Page in the back office:


To correct this, do the following:

  1. Make sure that the latest version of Adobe Reader is installed on the computer.
  2. Next, go to the Tools icon in the upper right corner of Internet Explorer > click Manage add-ons:


  3. Select Toolbars and Extensions > make sure All add-ons is selected > select Adobe PDF Reader > click Enable to enable the Adobe Reader add-on in Internet Explorer.  Close the windows and try again.