Publisher 2007 "cannot save file" to pdf

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pharmdmph

I have been running Publisher 2007 since the release date. Up until this
week I have had no problems converting my publisher files to pdf files. Now
publisher pops up a box that says " Publisher cannot save this file" with an
"ok" button and a link "was this helpful?" at the bottom when I attempt to
save as a pdf file. I have attempted to reinstall the plug-in and been
unsuccessful and have converted a word document to pdf successfully.

Any help is greatly appreciated as the pop-up box is definitely NOT helpful.
 
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pharmdmph

Thank you for your prompt response. I have un-installed the plug-in prior to
re-installing it. The result is still the same. I am currently using the
full version of office 2007. When I detect and repair it says nothing is
wrong. I appreciate your advice. I believe I am going to attempt a full
uninstall/reinstall today to see if that solves the problem.

I'm amazed that I'm the only one who seems to have this problem and figure
it must be something that can be fixed with an uninstall/reinstall...

We'll see...
 
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pharmdmph

Thanks for the tip. I have no add-ins at that location in Publisher. When I
checked the same location in Word, PDF was not listed either. I saved the
downloaded file and when I browsed for it a box popped up and stated that it
was not a valid office add-in.

I uninstalled/reinstalled yesterday and it made no difference with this
issue. I attempted to email the publisher file to a friend to convert the
file for me (as it is for a work project due today) and she informed me she
could not convert it (and could previously convert Publisher 2007 files)
because it said the file was corrupt.

I attempted to redo the project incase something in that particular file was
messed up. That was unsuccessful and I went back to other files that I have
converted previously, and they all have the same "Publisher cannot save this
file" message.

Word still converts just fine. It appears to be a problem in my Publisher
2007 only.
I greatly appreciate your attempts to help. Should I just contact tech
support from microsoft or take it into the computer help squad from my local
retailer where i purchased the software?
 
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Mary Sauer

Can you download a different PDF writer and see if it works. www.primopdf.com is
free.

There are two PDF plug-ins on the Office site, one is in combination with XPS,
have you tried downloading this one?
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/downloads/CD101950461033.aspx

This could be helpful
Enable support for other file formats, such as PDF and XPS
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/publisher/HA101675271033.aspx

If you want, I will try to convert it for you. I have Acrobat.
mary-sauer at columbus.rr.com
 
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Judy

You are not the only one having problems with the pdf and publisher 2007. I
have had the very same problems.
I am using publisher 2007 full version. Nightmares with the installation,
installing and uninstalling and hours on the phone today to get it
operational finally. Now, it no longer allows me to use my pdf program.
Microsoft says pdf995 is a good program but it creates scrap on my computer
just like the program I already have. What happened here and how can it be
resolved?
 
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Q. John Chen

Can you download a differentPDFwriter and see if it works.www.primopdf.comis
free.

There are twoPDFplug-ins on the Office site, one is in combination with XPS,
have you tried downloading this one?http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/downloads/CD101950461033.aspx

This could be helpful
Enable support for other file formats, such asPDFand XPShttp://office.microsoft.com/en-us/publisher/HA101675271033.aspx

If you want, I will try to convert it for you. I have Acrobat.
mary-sauer at columbus.rr.com
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Mary Sauer MSFT MVPhttp://office.microsoft.com/http://msauer.mvps.org/
news://msnews.microsoft.com










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All,

I am having the similar problem and hope someone can help.

I just installed Publisher 2007 Trial. Then I installed "Save as PDF
or XPS" add-in. But I do NOT see a "Publish as PDF or XPS" on the File
menu. I tried to re-install the add-in. It says "already installed."
What can be wrong?

Thanks

John
 
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Q. John Chen

Did you look under the Save As menu?

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JoAnn Paules
Microsoft MVP - Publisher






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Yes, I did looked all the "Save as Type" and don't see any pdf
extension.

Also, I looked at the Add-ins on the Tools menu but see "Nothing
available".

Thanks

John
 
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Q. John Chen

Yes, I did looked all the "Save as Type" and don't see any pdf
extension.

Also, I looked at the Add-ins on the Tools menu but see "Nothing
available".

Thanks

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Other things that might be considered.
1. I have Office 2003 (whole suite) installed.
2. I ONLY have Publisher 2007 and Office Accounting 2007 Express
installed (no other Office 07 products)

Also, how can I remove the add-in. I am trying to re-install it.
 
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Mary Sauer

After you install this download open the document you want to publish and then,
depending on the program you are using, select Save or Publish to PDF or XPS
from the Office or File menu.

For more information, search Office Help for "Save a file in PDF format" or
"Save a file in XPS format".

To remove this download:

To remove the download file, delete the file SaveAsPDFandXPS.exe.

On the Start menu, point to Settings and then click Control Panel.
Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
In the list of currently installed programs, select Microsoft Save as PDF or XPS
Add-in for 2007 Microsoft Office programs and then click Remove or Add/Remove.
If a dialog box appears, follow the instructions to remove the program.
Click Yes or OK to confirm that you want to remove the program.
 
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Q. John Chen

After you install this download open the document you want to publish and then,
depending on the program you are using, select Save or Publish to PDF or XPS
from the Office or File menu.

For more information, search Office Help for "Save a file in PDF format" or
"Save a file in XPS format".

To remove this download:

To remove the download file, delete the file SaveAsPDFandXPS.exe.

On the Start menu, point to Settings and then click Control Panel.
Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
In the list of currently installed programs, select Microsoft Save as PDF or XPS
Add-in for 2007 Microsoft Office programs and then click Remove or Add/Remove.
If a dialog box appears, follow the instructions to remove the program.
Click Yes or OK to confirm that you want to remove the program.

STUPID ME. DON'T ASK.
THANKS FOR ALL YOUR RESPONSE THOUGH.
 
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JoAnn Paules

Oh no, you don't really think we're going to let you off that easy, do you?
Come on, 'fess up............ What did/didn't you do?
 
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Q. John Chen

Oh no, you don't really think we're going to let you off that easy, do you?
Come on, 'fess up............ What did/didn't you do?

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JoAnn Paules
Microsoft MVP - Publisher






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Just see this. I confess:

I didn't even install the Plug-in. I followed link on MS website but
it first installed some prerequist things. I tried several times it
kept saying "already install ..." until I finally read the whole
message and it was NOT the plug-in.
 

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