Looking for a free pdf reader with no spyware bundled with it, please?

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Hello Everyone,

I was a long time user of the Free Foxit PDF Reader program, until the recent update of their version, which installed Spyware with their download. Took me a few hours to remove the Crap and now I need to find another Free PDF Reader program to replace Foxit PDF Reader. Any suggestions please? I did check out a few free pdf readers, but it seems the latest trend is having some type of spyware installed some where in the program. Just want a free pdf reader used for the basics, nothing special to be used for. If not a free pdf reader, then I guess I need to buy one and what paid version would be the best without the Spyware, please? Sorry to be a little negative about spyware, I am just getting tired of it.

Thanks for your time and have a great evening or morning.

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I have not tried it in some time, but Sumatra Pdf was junk free last time I used it, maybe check that one out.

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+1 for Sumatra Pdf. :slight_smile:

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Try a browse through the General forum (topics list) as I believe this has been discussed in the last few days.

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Here → http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=146705.0

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+1
Yup, that’s a good one. :slight_smile:

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Have you tried Primo PDF Reader. It’s a freebie. I have it with no problems.
Then there is the old stand-by Adobe Reader. For PDF editing I use Nuance
PDF, it’s a paid product. Nuance allows you three installs (not at the same time).

For a free PDF reader you might want to check out Primo PDF Reader.
With Primo you can easily convert “doc” files to PDF.

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If your using the Chrome browser, you can open the file directly in Chrome
without having to install anything else. :slight_smile:

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Thanks Bob3160 for the info. No Google Chrome and Google Search. Have a nice evening!

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Thanks to everyone who suggested to use Sumatra PDF Viewer. The following I read about Sumatra and I have a few questions, that hopefully some one can explain to me about it, please.

CNET Editors’ review
Sumatra PDF Viewer installs politely but leaves a folder behind upon removal.
http://download.cnet.com/Sumatra-PDF/3000-18497_4-10698785.html
Leaves a folder behind upon removal??? What does that mean, please?? Why would it leave a folder behind when you remove the product, please? Other then that, yes Sumatra PDF Viewer would probably be my choice.

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Thank You DavidR for your info and I will check out the General Forum. Have a nice evening!

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Thank You Para-Noid about Primo PDF Reader. Maybe this Primo PDF Reader may be right for me instead of Sumatra. Have to decide what one I should go with, as I have nothing installed on my computer for a PDF Reader. No thank you on the Adobe Reader. Have a nice evening!

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I use the portable version. When you’re done or need to upgrade the program, just delete the folder and it’s gone. Including the pdf file association.

http://portableapps.com/apps/office/sumatra_pdf_portable

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I think PDF-XCHANGE is worth a look into, it pretty much does everything in the free version and the lightness and speed is exceptional plus the rendering clarity is second to none http://www.tracker-software.com/product/pdf-xchange-viewer I’ve used and recommended this reader for years.

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Prior to opening the Primo PDF Reader software I completed a scan with my Malwarebytes Pro program and it detected the following Spyware bundled with the download. PUP. Optional. OpenCandy. I guess they are following Foxit by including Spyware into their so called free programs. Too bad, I was going to use this Free PDF Reader. Next, will try Sumatra, hopefully that does not have any surprises bundled with their software.

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Thanks for the info, but I do not see anywhere on their website, that this is a Free PDF Reader, unless I am overlooking it? Everything I see is buy now or try it for free?

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It is FREE for home use , download from the sidebar here >> http://www.tracker-software.com/product/pdf-xchange-viewer

Have been using this for years, it is excellent.

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Like AdrianH mentioned choose from the side bar, I’ve highlighted the free user rules - see pic

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Prior to opening the Primo PDF Reader software I completed a scan with my Malwarebytes Pro program and it detected the following Spyware bundled with the download. PUP. Optional. OpenCandy. I guess they are following Foxit by including Spyware into their so called free programs. Too bad, I was going to use this Free PDF Reader. Next, will try Sumatra, hopefully that does not have any surprises bundled with their software.
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I had that too but it didn’t come from Primo PDF Reader. MBAM took care of the PUP.
And haven’t had any issue since. Did you download it from the vendor or a second party
download site. FYI I never download anything from cnet.com/download.com. You never know
what you’ll end up getting. Try either filehippo or softpedia.

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FYI I never download anything from cnet.com/download.com. You never know what you'll end up getting.

http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/screenshots/u/Lh/1394384704502-66500.png

It doesn’t take a genius to figure out when download.com adds something to a program.
It also doesn’t take a genius to see that a direct download is always offered to bypass the added crap. :slight_smile: