Adobe 5.0 and Excel

[dekokj@adobeforums.com]

I have Adobe 5.0 loaded to my desktop. Each time I open an Excel file I get message box that states "Compile error in hidden module: DistMon."

I have downloaded the updates from [url]www.adobe.com[/url], but I still get the message box.

Ideas how to fix?

[Dorian_Grey@adobeforums.com]

Perhaps this document might help you

<http://www.adobe.com/support/techdocs/2b572.htm>

[dekokj@adobeforums.com]

No luck. I removed the files as stated in the link, but I still get the same error message.

[Dorian_Grey@adobeforums.com]

You have removed the PDFMaker.xla file and the problem is still there?

Also what version of Excel and Windows are eyou using?

[dekokj@adobeforums.com]

Yes, I have removed PDFMaker.xle from the XLStart folder in Office10 folder.

I am using Excel 2002 and Windows XP.

[Dorian_Grey@adobeforums.com]

That's strange because if the PDFMaker.xla is no longer there but you are still getting this message it almost gets Acrobat off the hook I would say.

What I would do is, with all your anti-virus software disabled and the PDFMaker still absent, detect and repair Office. If this cures the problem then try and re-add the PDFMaker as per the instructions in the techdoc - once again with the anti-virus still off - does the error reoccur?

One other thing - before you do any of that make sure you are using Acrobat 5.0.5 - if you are not then update it first!