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PDF Reader for Windows 7 is a fast, lightweight freeware reader that can display and print PDFs as well as convert them into a wide range of other formats. It's designed to integrate with both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows 7 as the default PDF viewer, but it's also backward-compatible with Vista, XP, Windows 2000, and some server releases. It doesn't create PDFs; for that job, you'll still need a full-featured PDF software program, such as the one the developer also offers as a paid upgrade. We tried the freeware PDF Reader for Windows 7 in Windows 7 Home Premium SP1.
PDF Reader's colorful layout is simple but attractive, with a nicely rendered toolbar that basically replicates the most essential commands from the Menu bar. We could choose to hide or display the Menu bar, Tool bar, and Status bar by clicking the Options menu and checking or unchecking the appropriate boxes. The Tools menu is notable for a slideshow feature as well as an option to set the program as your system's default PDF reader. We pressed Help, and the program opened a Web site offering e-mail support as well as a tutorial and PDF manual for the aforementioned premium software. However, most users will find PDF Reader easy to figure out: open your PDF, adjust the view by zooming and rotating, and either print the document or save it in a different format.
We started by opening some PDF files we keep for just such a purpose. PDF Reader opens files quickly, even large, multipage files. Files were rendered nicely, including color images, and the image and page navigation commands worked well. To convert PDFs, we simply saved files in our choice of a variety of formats: TXT, BMP, JPG, GIF, PNG, WMF, EMF, and EPS. We could also print PDFs and view document property sheets. While that's about the limit of what PDF Reader for Windows 7 does, that's what most users need in a free PDF reader, and is similar to the capabilities of other tools of its type. We did notice that it seemed faster than certain big-box freeware, though.
PDF Reader for Windows 7 - Open, view, and convert Adobe PDF files - Download Video Previews:Publisher's Description
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Open, read, view, review and print Adobe PDF files, and convert PDF to TXT, BMP, JPG, GIF, PNG, WMF, EMF, EPS with this lightweight yet full-featured free PDF viewer. The sosftware supports zoom in and zoom out, page rotation, and PDF slide show, and it can be added to Windows 7 as a baked-in PDF browser. Designed and certified for Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit. This PDF reader loads itself in a lightning fast way, and opens almost any PDF files within a second or two. It's an ideal PDF viewer for Microsoft Windows 7, and you can even associate the software with the PDF file type on your system. A special feature of this PDF reader is slideshow. You can browse your PDF document in the way just as you show your Microsoft PowerPoint slides. PDF Reader for Windows 7 is backward compatible with the following operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Windows 2000 You can also install the PDF Reader on your server operating systems for terminal users, Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Microsoft Windows 2000 Server Microsoft Home Server Freeware, no strings attached.
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3.0 starsout of 13 votes
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"Simple, fast, and safe program"
Version: PDF Reader for Windows 7 1.0
Pros
Our company deployed this reader for all laptops and workstations, and it is a simple and fast program much better than Adobe Reader XI if you don't expect tons of features from a PDF reader. One nice feature is the 'save as text' option. We've analyzed the installer with VirusTotal dot com website and found the file is CLEAN as proved by 44 antivirus products.
Cons
Decent reader. DO NOT USE CNET'S INSTALLER. Go to the publisher's website, and download the genuine installer.
Summary
Very simple and fast program, if you need that I think that is right stuff.
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"Filled with spyware."
Version: PDF Reader for Windows 7 1.0
Pros
I am sure it may be a fine product, but as of today (and yesterday) 02/09/2013 to down load means spending time getting rid of the spyware and programs that take over your browser.
Cons
So, CNET, I thought you were clean! This is the first time I've downloaded a program with junk in it from you.
Summary
CNET, please take this review down when you have cleaned up this program.
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"Absolutely the best of the free PDF viewers."
Version: PDF Reader for Windows 7 1.0
Pros
I am absolutely at my thrilled. So fast and quick. More intuitive features than other PDF reader.
Cons
None that I can see.
Summary
I stick to Windows 7 even my new laptop comes with Windows 8.
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"Slim reader for my old Windows 7 laptop"
Version: PDF Reader for Windows 7 1.0
Pros
I have an old laptop with Windows 7 loaded as the second optional operating system. This PDF reader does allow me to open, view, and print my PDF files at hand. Fast, reliable, and freebie second to none.
Cons
It seems that it does not support mouse scrolling between PDF pages when a PDF file is encrypted.
Summary
Great freeware, slim, fast, reliable, and second to none.
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"Nice reader"
Version: PDF Reader for Windows 7 1.0
Pros
Opens quickly. Presents documents very well.
Cons
Search facility extremely poor. Cannot advance to the next page via the space bar.
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"More than a PDF reader"
Version: PDF Reader for Windows 7 1.0
Pros
Download this app from CNET, and it works as expected. One interesting finding is that I can convert my PDF document to plain text and/or JPEG image page by page.
Cons
I can set this app as my default PDF viewer on Windows 7 without any issue simply from the menu Options->Set as default PDF Reader. However, the installer does not automatically set this app as the default PDF reader.
Summary
If you don't feel like the bulky Adobe Reader X or Adobe Reader XI, this app is a good alternative.
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"Complicated installation."
Version: PDF Reader for Windows 7 1.0
Pros
Promises are good.
Cons
When installed in TechTracker's "smart install" mode, it cannot open PDF files. But installation by "classic" method through running installer was unsuccessful.
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"Great app!"
Version: PDF Reader for Windows 7 1.0
Pros
Fast, no ad banner! I can view my spreadsheet in PDF format at screen width, or screen height. It's up to my choice.
Cons
Well, this free PDF Reader does not allow me to fill in tax form in PDF, such as W-9 form.
Summary
Like it, and thumb up!
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"DOES NOT WORK."
Version: PDF Reader for Windows 7 1.0
Pros
None, would not install
Cons
Double clicking the icon for installation makes it disappear. The installation package is running in the background but never initiates. Weird.
Summary
Use at your own risk - It may be my computer but I have no other issues with any other program...
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"DOES NOT WORK!!"
Version: PDF Reader for Windows 7 1.0
Pros
DONT WASTE YOUR TIME
Cons
DOES NOT WORK!!
Summary
DONT WASTE YOUR TIME
