KevinW Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 (edited) I came across this quick little VB utility that moves infrequently used Adobe Reader plugins to an 'optional' directory, thus speeding up the time it takes for Adobe Reader to startup! It works with virtually all versions past and present of Adobe Reader. Check it out here: http://www.tnk-bootblock.co.uk/prods/misc/index.php -kw Edited May 18, 2004 by TCH-Kevin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deverill Posted May 18, 2004 Share Posted May 18, 2004 Wow! That's a great improvement! Thanks Kevin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vfwlkr Posted May 19, 2004 Share Posted May 19, 2004 Easier way to make adobe faster: http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=11041 Just delete everything except 3 plugins! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinW Posted May 20, 2004 Author Share Posted May 20, 2004 not sure it's easier (the 'inquirer.net' solution), since it's a manual method. the link I provided does exactly the same thing - but all from within little vb program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCH-Don Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 All I know is that it loads in like two seconds now Thanks Kevin Thumbs Up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarqFlare Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCH-Thomas Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Thanks Kevin. This was one thing my computer needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayseae Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 Just realize that if you do this, you will lose some functionality. Not common functionality, but functionality nonetheless. The only time I've run into issues is if you've got a PDF that has fields in it that you'd like to fill out - clicking checkboxes or whatever. The appropriate plugins are no longer installed when you perform this surgery. Not a big deal by any means. Just something to think about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCH-Thomas Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 The only time I've run into issues is if you've got a PDF that has fields in it that you'd like to fill out - clicking checkboxes or whatever. I thought you needed Acrobat for that not only the reader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayseae Posted May 20, 2004 Share Posted May 20, 2004 I thought you needed Acrobat for that not only the reader. I don't think that's the case, but then I've had Acrobat installed for so long, I just don't know if it is or not. I know of at least a couple of times that I've seen PDFs with form fields on them for filling out the data, and I can't imagine that they'd be for the general public, who couldn't be expected to have Acrobat installed in most cases. But IANAL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinW Posted May 21, 2004 Author Share Posted May 21, 2004 in response to Jayseae, all I can say is that their readme file was very explicit as to cause and effect of running the Adobe Reader Speedup utility, and also how to re-establish certain add-ins. Any utility that makes changes to your system should be taken cautiously. I would always advise to make a backup copy of your windows registry, or if on XP, make sure your system restore is turned on. -kw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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