It is starting to sound like the only problem you have with PDF files is when they are sent as e-mail attachments to the office machines. Do ALL the machines that are affected share the same e-mail server? Are there any XP machines that use the same server but do not have a problem reading the PDF? If the e-mail server is the common item, then you would need to examine how the server processes attachments. Are you using POP3, or IMAP? Peter ----------------------------------------------- The NoSpin Group [log in to unmask] > -----Original Message----- > We have tried saving the files then opening them. It still > says the files are damaged and cannot be opened. > When I go to these same e-mails on my ME machine, I can open > the files, download them etc. Just can't do it at the office > on the XP machines. We have other PDF files saved (from > e-mails mostly) that will open so it's not the reader. > I'm really puzzled as to why suddenly we can't open the files > in XP but can open the same files in ME. It sounds like a > conflict of some sort...just don't know with what. The NOSPIN Group Promotions is now offering Mandrake Linux or Red Hat Linux CD sets along with the OpenOffice CD... at a great price!!! http://freepctech.com/goodies/promotions.shtml