Handling PDFs on Public Computers

The Help Desk has been asked a few times about opening PDF files on public computers.  If you click on a PDF file while browsing, the PDF will open within the browser by default.  If you want to open the PDF with Acrobat Reader and have a few extra features, follow these instructions.

Chrome

1. After the PDF displays within the browser, click the Download button at upper-right
   
   
   
2. Save to (My) Documents or your USB flash drive if you have one
3. At the bottom left of the Chrome Browser, click the up arrow next to the file you just downloaded
   
4. Click Always Open in Adobe Reader

Internet Explorer

1. After the PDF loads within the browser, click the Save button at the upper-left
   
   
   
2. Save to (My) Documents or your USB flash drive if you have one
3. Minimize the browser
4. From the Desktop, open the (My) Documents folder or Computer >>> then double-click your flash drive
5. Double-click the PDF file you downloaded
6. It should Open in Acrobat Reader