Windows file explorer won't preview PDF: "the file you are attempting to preview could harm your computer"

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Shortening the filename path fixed it for me!

(Couldn't find this anywhere on the net, then noticed shorter filenames previewed fine... thought I'd share it. MS had fun with this error message. :-)

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Updated on September 18, 2022

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  • Piecevcake
    Piecevcake almost 2 years

    Some pdfs view fine... others have this message:
    "the file you are attempting to preview could harm your computer..."
    Is there a reason for this happening?

    • Admin
      Admin almost 2 years
      Reproduced on Windows 7 with Acrobat X Standard.
  • Admin
    Admin almost 2 years
    For me too. Thanks.

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