It is one of the most common reasons you can't open a PDF file. The computer virus software or inbuilt Windows Defender can stop you from accessing a file if a virus is detected. You may receive a damaged file-this occurs during the transmission of the email where it is not decoded correctly or during the creation of the document. In addition, Adobe updates are released continuously make sure to check if your Adobe reader needs an update. There are various reasons which make it possible for you not to be able to open a PDF attachment, such as Īn outdated Adobe will make it possible not to open a PDF attachment.
You open a PDF file in an email by double-clicking on its icon: it is supposed to open in a web browser or viewer like Adobe Acrobat Reader if it doesn't open, there must be an issue.