Why my pdf films turn into HTML when transfer?

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The discussion revolves around the issue of PDF files converting to HTML documents when transferred between two computers running different versions of Windows. Participants explore potential causes and solutions related to file associations and software installations.

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  • One participant describes transferring PDF files from a Windows 8 computer to a Windows 7 computer via a memory stick, noting that the files appear as HTML documents on the second computer.
  • Another participant inquires whether Adobe Acrobat Reader is installed on the second computer, suggesting it may affect file opening behavior.
  • A participant confirms having Adobe XI installed but still experiences the issue, even after reinstalling the software.
  • Suggestions are made to check file associations on the Windows 7 computer to ensure that PDF files are opened with Adobe Reader instead of Firefox.
  • One participant expresses confusion about why the file associations changed, noting that the system worked fine before being stored for two months.
  • Another participant proposes that using "windows-easy-transfer" might have inadvertently transferred file-association settings from the Windows 8 computer to the Windows 7 computer.
  • Concerns are raised about the reliability of both computers, with one participant expressing a desire for a new computer due to ongoing issues with the Windows 8 system.
  • Alternative suggestions include having a knowledgeable person set up the computers or using a free Linux operating system as a backup.
  • Discussion includes the cost of replacement batteries for the older computer, with one participant noting that third-party batteries are available at lower prices.

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Participants express various viewpoints regarding the cause of the issue and potential solutions, with no consensus reached on the underlying problem or the effectiveness of the proposed fixes.

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Participants mention potential dependencies on software installations and file association settings, but these aspects remain unresolved within the discussion.

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I am switching computers so I transfer some pdf files from the first computer(Win 8) into a memory stick. Then I transfer from the memory stick to the second computer( Win 7). But all the pdf files become Firefox HTML Documents.

1) When I copy from the first computer, I open the memory stick to verify the copy is pdf file on the first computer. But, when I plug the memory stick into the second computer, I open the memory stick and it shows they all are Firefox HTML Doc files.

2) I tried with another memory stick and did the same thing.

The strange thing is the same pdf file in the memory stick is shown as pdf file when on the first computer, but shown as HTML file on the second computer.

The files were in form of pdf files originally from the SECOND computer. I transfer to the FIRST computer, then transfer back. That's when all the trouble started.

I attached one file that show as HTML file, but as you can see, it even show up as pdf file. It is inconvenient to open as HTML as it keep opening the internet.

Does anyone know how to fix this.

Thanks

ps: Reason I transfer to the first computer (Win 8) was because it's a newer computer, but it constantly crashes ( maybe is Win 8). I just want to go back to the older computer that is more stable.
 

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Just a quick check: do you have the Acrobat reader installed on your second computer?
 
SteamKing said:
Just a quick check: do you have the Acrobat reader installed on your second computer?

Yes, it's Adobe XI, I thought of that also.

Edit:

I just uninstalled the Adobe XI and re-installed it. Still have the problem.
 
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yungman said:
... I attached one file that show as HTML file, but as you can see, it even show up as pdf file. It is inconvenient to open as HTML as it keep opening the internet.

Does anyone know how to fix this.

Check file association on your second (W7) computer has Adobe reader opening PDF files rather than your [FireFox] browser.

see ... google.com/search?q=associate+a+file+type+with+a+program+windows+7
 
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B0b-A said:
Check file association on your second (W7) computer has Adobe reader opening PDF files rather than your [FireFox] browser.

see ... google.com/search?q=associate+a+file+type+with+a+program+windows+7

That's it. Fixed. Thanks

Why did the computer change? It was work before until I put it away two months ago! I just power down and put it in storage for two months. The W8 newer computer did not work out, I just power the older W7 up and I have all different problems.
 
yungman said:
Why did the computer change? It was work before until I put it away two months ago! I just power down and put it in storage for two months. The W8 newer computer did not work out, I just power the older W7 up and I have all different problems.
If you used "windows-easy-transfer" to migrate your data from one computer to another it could have also transferred the file-association settings of the new W8 computer to the old W7 computer.
 
B0b-A said:
If you used "windows-easy-transfer" to migrate your data from one computer to another it could have also transferred the file-association settings of the new W8 computer to the old W7 computer.

But the W8 computer open as pdf files as default also. Everything was a smooth transition from the W7 to W8 two months ago. It seems that 2 month of unused of the W7 computer created all the problems.

I think I need a new computer, the W8 one is not reliable at all. The W7 one is like 3 years old already. Problem is W8 has so much problems, I am hoping the W9 will come out soon as I have two unreliable computers.

I definitely not going to buy a new battery for the old one, the battery worth more than the computer!
 
yungman said:
I think I need a new computer, the W8 one is not reliable at all. The W7 one is like 3 years old already. Problem is W8 has so much problems, I am hoping the W9 will come out soon as I have two unreliable computers.

Rather than buying W9 , it would be cheaper if you had your W7 or W8 computer set-up by a knowledgeable person, analogous to having ones car serviced by a garage.

As a backup operating-system you could use a free Linux operating system on a "live CD/DVD/USB",
so if the Windows systems become unusable you can still use those computers, via the live-CD, even if the computer's hard-drive is faulty.

yungman said:
I definitely not going to buy a new battery for the old one, the battery worth more than the computer!

The official batteries made by the computer-manufacturer are expensive , but there much cheaper copies available (via Amazon) which are OK, ( I've been using one for the past year which is less than 1/5th the price of the official battery ).
 
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