Checking PDF Expiration in Adobe Reader 9.5.5: A Simple Guide by Josh

  • Thread starter Thread starter member 428835
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Pdf
Click For Summary
SUMMARY

This discussion focuses on checking the expiration of PDF files in Adobe Reader 9.5.5. Users inquire about the possibility of a PDF document becoming permanently inaccessible after a certain date, often referred to as a "time bomb." The conversation highlights that while some PDFs can be made read-only, the concept of a self-destructing PDF is more complex and may require specific techniques or tools. A recommended resource for further exploration is the Acrobat User's forum thread on creating destructible PDFs.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of PDF file formats and their properties
  • Familiarity with Adobe Reader 9.5.5 functionalities
  • Knowledge of document security features in Adobe Acrobat
  • Basic research skills to navigate online forums and resources
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore the Acrobat User's forum thread on creating destructible PDFs
  • Research methods for implementing time-based access restrictions in PDFs
  • Learn about PDF security settings in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
  • Investigate third-party tools for managing PDF expiration and access control
USEFUL FOR

This discussion is beneficial for document creators, digital rights managers, and anyone interested in PDF security features, particularly those using Adobe Reader and Acrobat software.

member 428835
hey all!

i have a pdf and i am wondering how to check if it expires. i am opening it in adobe reader 9.5.5

thanks for any reply!

josh
 
Computer science news on Phys.org
What do you mean 'expires'?
 
by "expire" i mean permanently close so that one is unable to open it. i thought there was a way to govern this and i was wondering how to check if one such government was in place.
 
maybe there is, never heard of or come across a pdf I couldn't open many of them years old,
maybe they didnt have this timelock you speak of ?
interested to see what responses others offer

Dave
 
By 'expire', do you mean making the .pdf document read only, so that one can view the contents but not make any modifications? Or are you thinking that you can install a 'time bomb' in the document, so that after the trigger date, the file erases itself or otherwise renders itself unreadable by anyone?

If the latter, you might read this Acrobat User's forum thread:

http://answers.acrobatusers.com/how-create-destruct-pdf-q56856.aspx

You can also google 'Acrobat file self destruct' for other methods and discussions.
 

Thread 'Looking for a reliable inkjet All-In-One printer for photos and docs'

I am having a hell of a time finding a good all-in-one inkjet printer. I must have gone through 5 Canon, 2 HP, one Brother, one Epson and two 4 X 6 photo printers in the last 7 yrs. all have all sort of problems. I don't even know where to start anymore. my price range is $180-$400, not exactly the cheapest ones. Mainly it's for my wife which is not exactly good in tech. most of the problem is the printers kept changing the way it operate. Must be from auto update. I cannot turn off the...
View full post »

Similar threads

Problem opening an Adobe pdf file with my Adobe Reader
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
2K
Entering Greek Alphabet/Glyphs in PDF Comments
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
Compressing PDF documents to oblivion
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
2K
Adobe Digital Editions takeover of pdf files
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
My Avast Premium Security Gives Me This Scary Message
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
2K
PDF editors for Linux (free or paid)
  • · Replies 18 ·
Replies
18
Views
3K
Safe way to merge two PDF files
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
3K
Very strange copy-paste bug in PDF document
  • · Replies 36 ·
2
Replies
36
Views
4K
HTML/CSS Help finding some html to pdf converters please
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
1K
Is Adobe trying to pull a fast one?
  • · Replies 17 ·
Replies
17
Views
3K