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Cannot download Abode acrobat, receive constant error messages when following instructions??

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Cannot access information because Adobe needs to be updated. Go to "plug in" and follow instructions and receive message "download timeout" every time. Have tried various approaches & nothing works, very frustrated!

Cannot access information because Adobe needs to be updated. Go to "plug in" and follow instructions and receive message "download timeout" every time. Have tried various approaches & nothing works, very frustrated!

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In case of problems, you can try downloading the current version of Adobe Reader from the following direct link. Run the setup program while Firefox is closed.

Should that fail as well, you can get it from the following third-party site:

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In case of problems, you can try downloading the current version of Adobe Reader from the following direct link. Run the setup program while Firefox is closed.

Should that fail as well, you can get it from the following third-party site:

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You have alot of plugins VERY out of date. Use http://ninite.com/firefox-flash-java-reader/ninite.exe to update them all quickly and easily.

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Appreciate the help, systems are functioning well. I'm a "geezer" & get lost in the technology world at times, but i keep plugging ahead and with guides like you I can find my way. marshall60

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The guidance was good, but my system is slow and the programs failed. I appreciate the information & I was able to correct the problem from another "support" source. Thank you for your time. marshall60