Windows 10: PDF Slow

Discus and support PDF Slow in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; I am having problems viewing pdf files, when I close one pdf I have to wait for about 5seconds before I can open another because the screen hangs.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by iscameron, Sep 29, 2020.

  1. iscameron Win User

    PDF Slow


    I am having problems viewing pdf files, when I close one pdf I have to wait for about 5seconds before I can open another because the screen hangs.

    :)
     
    iscameron, Sep 29, 2020
    #1

  2. Best free PDF software?

    I use:
    • UnityPDF to merge/split PDFs and to insert/extract pages
    • doPDF to create PDFs from any program that is capable of printing
    • Foxit Reader to view PDFs and to type in them
     
    Static~Charge, Sep 29, 2020
    #2
  3. Anna Bon Win User
    PDF

    Hello,

    Regarding your PDF documents, the location will be based on where you saved the files. For your second inquiry, your documents can be converted to a PDF. If the original file is from Office Word, we suggest that you follow the steps below:


    • In Word, select File > Save As.

    • Select where you want to save the file.

    • Type a new File name if you want.

    • For Save as type, select PDF.

    • For Optimize for, select an option: Standard or
      Minimum Size.

    • Select Open File After Publishing, if you want to open the file after you save it as a PDF. This is selected by default.

    • Select Save.
    If the steps provided is not working, please get back to us with the exact version of your Office Word.

    Let us know the result of the suggested steps.

    Thank you.
     
    Anna Bon, Sep 29, 2020
    #3
  4. PDF Slow

    Print to PDF missing in Printer List

    Hi William,

    We suggest that you disable and re-enable the Print to PDF feature. Here are the steps:

    • Click on the Start menu and type in Windows Features.
    • Choose Turn Windows features on or off.
    • On the next window, find Microsoft Print to PDF and disable it. Click
      OK to save changes.
    • Restart your PC.
    • Repeat the same steps to re-enable Microsoft Print to PDF.
    If the issue persists, we suggest that you perform the troubleshooting steps suggested on the link below under
    Advanced:

    Fix printer problems

    Regards.
     
    Rolando Vil, Sep 29, 2020
    #4
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