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Last updated on
May 16, 2021 06:08:19 AM GMT
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Also Applies to Adobe Acrobat DC
Error on saving PDF in Acrobat DC on Windows 10 - " The file may be read-only, or another user may have it open".
Problem: Unable to save PDF files in Acrobat DC on Windows 10
When you save a PDF in Acrobat DC on Windows 10, you get an error: "The file may be read-only, or another program may have it open. Please save the document with a different name or in a different folder."
Solution: Configure the controlled folder access setting in Windows 10 to allow Acrobat DC
Controlled folder access is a Windows 10 feature that helps protect your documents and files from modification by suspicious applications. The above-mentioned error appears when Acrobat DC is denied permission to save PDF files on your computer. You have to add Acrobat to the list of safe or allowed applications in controlled access folder settings.
Steps to configure controlled folder access to allow Acrobat DC
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In Windows, click Start and then click the settings
icon. The Windows Settings dialog is displayed. -
Click Update & Security.
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In the left pane, select Windows Security and then click Virus & threat protection. The Virus and Threat Protection dialog is displayed.
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In the Virus & Threat Protection settings, click Manage Settings.
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In the settings window, scroll to Controlled Folder Access section, and then click Manage Controlled Folder Access.
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Click Allow An App Through Controlled Folder Access.
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Click Add An Allowed App. From the drop down list, select Recently Blocked Apps.
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Look for Acrobat.exe in the list of recently blocked apps.
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To add Acrobat to the list of allowed apps, click the (+) sign.
Acrobat DC is now successfully added to the list of allowed applications. You can now save any PDF files in Acrobat DC.
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