Quit Reader or Acrobat if it's running.
Problem: Error 523:523 occurs on opening a PDF file in Internet Explorer when Trend Micro antivirus or related programs are active on your computer.
Follow the steps:
Quit Reader or Acrobat if it's running.
Open Trend Micro antivirus from the shortcut on the desktop or from the Start menu in the taskbar.
Select the Open the Main Console option.
In the main console, click Device.
Click Configure for Security Settings.
In the Protection Settings dialog box, click Exception Lists in the sidebar.
Click the Add button.
In the Add an Item dialog box, click Browse, and go to the following location and select the .exe file:
Click OK.
Click Apply and then click OK.
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