Message: "The server application, source file or item can't be found ..." when you double-click an embedded PDF
Problem
When you try to open a PDF object embedded on a slide in your presentation, you see an error message like the following:
The server application, source file, or item can't be found, or returned an unknown error.
You may need to reinstall the server application.
Solution
Adobe Reader X has a new Protected mode. If you turn this off, Reader can handle embedded PDFs.
In Reader, go to Edit | Preferences | General
Remove the checkmark next to "Enable Protected Mode on Startup".
Close the Preferences dialog box.
See this page for more information
[Thanks for this info, JNC7.]
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