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Open-PdfViaJunction

Workaround to Adobe Reader not opening pdf files in long paths.

Usage:

  1. Create a folder to store the Open-PdfViaJunction.ps1 script file, ie: C:\Scripts
  2. Copy the Open-PdfViaJunction.ps1 to C:\Scripts
  3. Open cmd prompt (As Administrator)
  4. Open 'Shell - Open via Junction (Adobe Safe).txt' file and copy paste the two reg add commands into cmd prompt and execute.
  5. Right click on a pdf file and the option 'Open via Junction (Adobe Safe)' should appear.
  6. Browse to a long path where there is a pdf file that won't open using normal method.
  7. Try right click and 'Open via Junction (Adobe Safe)' instead it should now open successfully.

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