Question by ashm00r: How can i fix adobe reader displaying this error message: “initialization of the font server module failed?
i think i have a virus or tojan that norton 2005 with updated definitions does not repair, i have tried other antiviruses nod32 or bit defender… useless
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Answer by realwrekonizereal
Does the error message appear before or after you install Adobe reader? Are you downloading and then installing -or- trying to install while the setup package is downloading? Suggest downloading the setup program and then installing (a good practice no matter what downloadable program you’re installing).
I searched the Adobe technical support documents for the error message you’ve reported and did not find anything relative. Closest match said that errors during installation are often related to a bad download. Obtaining a new download and retrying the installation was the recommended solution.
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I agree with above. However, make sure that when you install Adobe, you have shut off Norton. Keep it on while you download the file and then shut it down during the installation. There can be installation complications if you have anti-virus running while installing a program.
dont run the 2 programmes together