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PDFs images are jumbled (preview in firefox) *repost with image

boo_lion
boo_lion
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in every PDF i open, the images have gotten "scrambled" (see attached), for lack of a better word. this has been happening for several months now... which means that this problem has spanned over a few updates (and refreshes).

if i open the PDF in IE, there's no problem. but that's a pain

in every PDF i open, the images have gotten "scrambled" (see attached), for lack of a better word. this has been happening for several months now... which means that this problem has spanned over a few updates (and refreshes). if i open the PDF in IE, there's no problem. but that's a pain
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Chosen solution

-- Solved --

unchecked "Use hardware acceleration when available"

seems to have fixed the problem

sorry if i wasted anyone's time (i would delete this post and the previous one but i'm not sure how)

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boo_lion
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Chosen Solution

-- Solved --

unchecked "Use hardware acceleration when available"

seems to have fixed the problem

sorry if i wasted anyone's time (i would delete this post and the previous one but i'm not sure how)

jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
jscher2000 - Support Volunteer
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No need to delete. Maybe someone else will need the info.

You might also try a driver update: Upgrade your graphics drivers to use hardware acceleration and WebGL.