How to Disable Javascript in the Adobe PDF Reader ?

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By default, Adobe Reader automatically executes the JavaScript code contained in PDF files that you open. However, malicious users could slip malicious code into a PDF file and automatically install a Trojan horse on your computer. For added security and to avoid this kind of infection, you can disable JavaScript in PDF files. If necessary, you can reactivate it for the files of confidence.

1. Start Adobe Reader by clicking its shortcut on the desktop or the Start menu.
   
   
   
2. Click the Edit menu then click Preferences.
   
   
   
3. Click on the category Javascript.
   
   
   
4. In the Javascript, then uncheck "Enable Acrobat JavaScript.
   
   
   
5. Finally, click OK. The JavaScript code contained in PDF files that you open is no longer running. You can reactivate the temporarily if a trust is needed by checking the box again.

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A critical vulnerability has been identified in Adobe Reader 9 and Acrobat 9 and earlier versions. This vulnerability would cause the application to crash and could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system. There are reports that this issue is being exploited.

Adobe has released the Adobe Reader 9.1 and Acrobat 9.1 product updates to resolve this security issue. Adobe recommends users of Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9 update to Adobe Reader 9.1 and Acrobat 9.1. For more information, please refer to Security Bulletin APSB09-03.

Adobe is planning to make available updates for Adobe Reader 7 and 8, and Acrobat 7 and 8, by March 18. In addition, Adobe plans to make available Adobe Reader 9.1 for Unix by March 25. In the meantime, Adobe is in contact with anti-virus and security vendors, including McAfee, Symantec and others, on this issue in order to ensure the security of our mutual customers. More information on protection for this issue from anti-virus and security vendors is now available on the Adobe Product Security Incident Response Team blog.

Reports have been published that disabling JavaScript in Adobe Reader and Acrobat can protect users from this issue. Disabling JavaScript provides protection against currently known attacks. However, the vulnerability is not in the scripting engine and, therefore, disabling JavaScript does not eliminate all risk. Should users choose to disable JavaScript, it can be accomplished following the instructions below:

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