pdf-xchange launches regedit?!

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rgbigel
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pdf-xchange launches regedit?!

Post by rgbigel »

Hi,
I just migrated to Win7 RC1 and in the process activated user auth control. A new problem shows up now: on the launch of pdf-xchange (with or without supplying a file to open) there is a query if I am willing to permit running regedit /s c:\users\me\appdata\local\temp\~rgBB16.tmp
This is highly suspicious!
Regardless if I allow or disallow this to run, pdf-xchange works without further problems. But why does it launch regedit in the first place? I do not want this to happen, as it might pose a security problem.
Unfortunately, there is no way to get to the content of the ~rgBB16.tmp file, it is deleted immediately.
Please advise, Rolf
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Re: pdf-xchange launches regedit?!

Post by Chris - PDF-XChange »

Hi Rolf,

I have had the same issue with Vista x64 and I believe it has been corrected in the new release which will be out in the next day or so. I will confirm this though to make sure, rest assured, we are aware that this problem exists. Thanks for your patience.

Chris
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Re: pdf-xchange launches regedit?!

Post by cablebasher »

And in Vista 32-bit (Home Premium). Let me know if there's any progress...
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Re: pdf-xchange launches regedit?!

Post by Paul - PDF-XChange »

Hi cablebasher,

what version of PDF-XChange Viewer are you runing? Current version is 42.3. Please upgrade to this if you have an older version.

regards
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