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Foxit PDF Reader, the program that many consider to be a faster, lighter, more able Windows alternative to Adobe Reader, has recently jumped to version 5.0. This newest release comes with many of the same solid features, a few new ones, and an upgraded interface.
As with the previous version, the setup process is a bit cumbersome. First, watch out for the two check boxes that make Ask your browser default search provider and Ask.com your home page. Opt out as necessary. Then, toward the end of the installation process, be sure to read carefully and opt out of the Addin for Mozilla FireFox, Opera, Safari and Chrome--unless, of course, you're into bloated toolbars. Once you make it through the installation gauntlet, the rest should be smooth sailing.
The new Foxit Reader 5.0 interface is a bit sleeker than in previous versions. It still has clean, easily distinguishable icons, and the toolbar is still customizable. In addition, you can now choose your color scheme (black, blue, orange, purple). It's not ground-breaking, but it's a nice touch. You can also choose a new ribbon-style menu and customize your own shortcut keys.
Foxit Reader 5.0 still includes many of the useful features that its rival, Adobe Reader, doesn't. There's tabbed PDF viewing, text-only view, rulers, Safe Mode, and several annotation tools for things like highlighting and commenting. Meanwhile, 5.0 has added a few conveniences that give it an extra edge, including XFA form filling, support for Microsoft RMS-protected files, and previews in Outlook.
Overall, we think the new Foxit Reader is a worthwhile download. While it may not be perfect--it can't create PDFs, and it pesters users with add-ons and upgrades--it's still a solid alternative to Adobe Reader.
Foxit Reader - Open, view, and print any PDF file- Download Video Previews:Publisher's Description
From Foxit Software:
Foxit Reader is a small, lightning fast, and feature rich PDF viewer which allows you to open, view, sign, and print any PDF file. Foxit Reader is the only high volume PDF reader providing a complete PDF creation solution, providing the power of PDF creation to every desktop. Foxit Reader comes equipped with comprehensive protection against security vulnerabilities, keeping your system and company safe.
New Feature in Foxit Reader 6.0: Intuitive user interface; Fast and lightweight; Convenient multi-document viewing; Diverse document views; Text search; Bookmarks; PDF portfolios; Read out loud; Multiple page displays; Multi-document viewing; Rotate and zoom; Rulers and grids; Create industry-standard PDF; Insert image and video; One click PDF creation; Undo and redo; Set document information; Drag and drop PDF creation; Scan documents into PDF; Social network integration; Commenting tools; Drawing tools; Manage comments; SharePoint integration; Evernote integration; Create and manage stamps; E-mail from application; Attach a file; Form filling; Auto-complete; Data import/export; Disable JavaScript; Security warning dialog; Trust manager (safe mode); Verify digital signature; ASLR & DEP support; Sign Documents with PDF Sign; DocuSign integration; Verify digital signatures.
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"My AdAware Wouldn't let me download ir due to adware"
Version: Foxit Reader 6.0.2.0413
Pros
Don't know
Cons
The download contains adware and was blocked
Summary
I would like to try it if the maker would remove the adware
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"The skinny kid got fat"
Version: Foxit Reader 6.0.2.0413
Pros
None there is none
Cons
Zooming takes forever... loading is ridiculous... over bloated piece of junk.
Summary
it seems that all programs seem to be moving this way... autodesk is the same way.... so many features, few of which actually work, and then remove the productivity from the original product.... what trash...
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"ONCE a nice light PDF Viewer"
Version: Foxit Reader 6.0.2.0413
Pros
None anymore
Cons
Tsk Tsk... WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FoxIt?? You have created a monster!
Was a beautiful EASY PDF viewer Now you can't or Don't know how to change the skin color.Summary
If it ain't broke......
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"Has become a comprehensive app now"
Version: Foxit Reader 6.0.2.0413
Pros
Started using Foxit reader as a light alternative to Adobe. I liked its simple UI then. Now with an in-built PDF printer it has become a 1-stop PDF solution for me, so I dont need to install a separate PDF printer.
Cons
None so far
Summary
Happy about the enhancements and new features, no cons so far
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"Great substitute for Adobe Reader."
Version: Foxit Reader 6.0.2.0413
Pros
Does almost everything Adobe does.
Cons
Seems to be just a tad slower. But don't get me wrong, if it is slower, it is not much.
Summary
I inadvertently deleted a few DLL lines from Adobe. This was a good replacement. I would give it 4 1/2 STARS.
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"They Messed Up An Excellent Product!"
Version: Foxit Reader 6.0.2.0413
Pros
Still better than most, repeat most, of the competition. Feature rich.
Cons
Much, repeat MUCH less convenient to use. Cannot set default printer. Automatically defaults to Foxit Reader printer. Must reset each time to send to printer. Now defaults to a very crowded, much less intuitive reader page. Cannot set to default to reader mode, or if it IS posible, I cannot figure how
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Do not care to learn ANOTHER free PDF reader, so will stay with Foxit. But not if more changes - poor changes - are made to this version. Not a productive revision.
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"They ruined it completely"
Version: Foxit Reader 6.0.2.0413
Pros
I can see none, other than teh fact that you can view your document. More than that, you will get frsutrated searching for the function that was easily accessible before.
Cons
This software used to be simple to use and nice to look at. Now they made it uselessly complicated and so incredibly ugly to look at!
I could not even find the way to activate the HTML links in pdf documents.Summary
Do not update from the previous version! I will uninstall it and search for a better pdf viewer. Why can't software developpers have to tinker with a good thing and ruin it in the process? Incomprehensible...
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"Used to be great"
Version: Foxit Reader 6.0.2.0413
Pros
Lightweight
Cons
Parasite icons
Summary
I used to love this software but the latest version installed intrusive icons in all of my Microsoft Office applications and there's no way to hide or remove them that works. I just uninstalled Foxit and replaced it with a less annoying reader.
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