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The most useless desktop item of all time :-) (i.imgur.com)

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[–]doctapeppa 83 points84 points ago

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Also king of most frequent, useless updates.

[–][deleted] 5 points6 points ago

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Nah, I think java wins that.

[–]Shr1k3 7 points8 points ago

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Well... I use Java more, but you are right, is there really a need for an update every week basically?

[–]rabidbot 7 points8 points ago

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Your java actually updates? Mine just trys and fails, I keep hoping the little guy will finally update one day, he has being trying so hard for so long now.

[–]IAmDoingItForScience 1 point2 points ago

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King of most frequent updates which asks you to reboot your pc every single time.

[–]sounerd 17 points18 points ago

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  1. Create a shortcut to your porn folder
  2. Rename it to "Adobe Reader X"
  3. Change the icon
  4. ??????
  5. PROFIT!

[–]Chaoangmoh[S] 5 points6 points ago

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Sorry I have to hijack the third top comment too! You're all unobservant morons! I totally stole this from the "top" section and reposted it. For your combined stupidity, I am downvoting every comment in this thread :-) Huehehehehehue

Enjoy downvote oblivion, you dumb, pretentious neckbeards! :-)

original :-)

[–]IAmAWhaleSexologist 15 points16 points ago

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Fuck this guy, upvote him into the sky.

[–]dixmitty 0 points1 point ago

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Brilliant!!!

[–]asdfman123 31 points32 points ago

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The most bloated app ever. Use: http://www.foxitsoftware.com/Secure_PDF_Reader/

[–][deleted] 13 points14 points ago

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http://blog.kowalczyk.info/software/sumatrapdf/free-pdf-reader.html

Or this.

[–]Panguin 1 point2 points ago

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Jesus, are they using Geocities? That webdesign. IT BURNS ME!

[–]enola 0 points1 point ago

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dont let its terrible logo dissuade you

[–]jynnan_tonnyx 2 points3 points ago

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I hear what you're saying, but my brain still says "yellow + red = no".

[–]bruce656 2 points3 points ago*

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Sumatra PDF is another good, no-frills PDF reader

[–]Squishumz 1 point2 points ago

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Switch the brackets and parentheses.

[–]bruce656 1 point2 points ago

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Yeah, thanks. It was early in the morning, and I was typing it on my iPhone :0P

[–]OneIfByLandwolf -1 points0 points ago

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You can use Google Chrome as a PDF reader. I imagine Firefox would work too.

[–]RHAINUR 5 points6 points ago

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Google Chromes PDF reader is powered by Foxit, actually.

Firefox does not have a built in pdf reader

[–]drakeypoo 0 points1 point ago

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Also one of the most common infection vectors.

[–]vincentrevelations 2 points3 points ago

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Proof? I've never read anything about a serious .pdf malware.

[–]michaelshow 1 point2 points ago

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er google?

pdf warning

[–]vincentrevelations 0 points1 point ago

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Thanks, but it seems that the problems are the .pdf format and Flash. Not Acrobat. Interesting read nonetheless.

[–]punch-kicker 7 points8 points ago

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it's meant for people who think if the icon is on the desktop it's installed on the computer

[–]wretcheddawn 5 points6 points ago

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That brings up a good point actually. Why is it that on my phone, I get a nifty thing will all the apps sorted that I can just scroll through to find what I want, while on the PC, I have the multi-level start menu, where 8% of the programs are there, and the rest are nested an additional 1-2 layers deep by product name (logical) or company name (illogical). Also, why are product manuals in the start menu. Does anyone ever think "I am not using VLC right now, but I'd really like to read the manual for it."

Then there's Silverlight - why is that even in the start menu, I'm less likely to ever start that manually than even Acrobat.

[–]ManMadeHuman 2 points3 points ago

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Launchpad

[–]wretcheddawn 1 point2 points ago

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Well, I don't have a mac, and I don't want all the icons on the desktop, either.

[–]G3ck0 1 point2 points ago

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They're not. It's a separate thing that opens over any window you currently have open.

[–]Megadanxzero 0 points1 point ago

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Well the start menu is completely pointless now anyway, since you can just type the first few letters of the program you want in the search bar and press enter to open it. When I first got Windows 7 I never thought I'd use it, but I never open anything any other way now.

[–]wretcheddawn 0 points1 point ago

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That could be the problem... Windows XP here.

[–]mick88 3 points4 points ago

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Like iPhone users?

[–]asisingh 8 points9 points ago

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What about "My Briefcase". I still don't know what it did.

[–]Dirt_Bike_Zero 5 points6 points ago

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I never used it, but I'm pretty sure it's for syncing files with a laptop or removable drive.

[–]andyface 5 points6 points ago

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The OSX version is even more useless

[–][deleted] 5 points6 points ago

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you are gross and can go away now

[–]jynnan_tonnyx 2 points3 points ago

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Whose installer insists on recreating it — Every. Fucking. Update.

[–]kathaarian 1 point2 points ago

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Yup. Second place belongs to winrar.

[–]wnecsdamion 6 points7 points ago

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winrar used to be my app of choice, then a co-worker showed me 7-zip. I don't know where exactly it stands in terms of bloatware/crap, all I know is I like it.

[–]perb123 5 points6 points ago

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The question was what you need the icon on the desktop for.

[–]wnecsdamion 0 points1 point ago

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You need the icon so when you feel the need to clean you have something to start with. It gets the ball rolling.

I just don't get why Adobe doesn't just put in the checkbox for 'No Desktop Icon'

Its like they are a child star all grown up, but they can't leave the spotlight so they force their way into you head but making sure the name is in front of you call the time.

[–]vincentrevelations 1 point2 points ago

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winrar is actually pretty good. There's the nag screen, which turns people off, but that can be easily cracked. Or you can buy it like I did decades ago.

I haven't tried 7-zip in a while, but it didn't support drag and drop, which was a no-go for me.

[–]wretcheddawn 3 points4 points ago

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7-zip does have an awkward interface, but it supports any compression format people actually use. It's like the Vlc of compression tools.

[–]Squishumz 0 points1 point ago

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It lacks a context menu in Windows 7 as well, or maybe I'm just missing it. But I keep it around for the number of formats it supports.

[–]Panguin 2 points3 points ago

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I'm not sure if I installed an add-on or what, but I've got it.

Let me look real quick.....

NINJA EDIT: Here you go! You have to go into the options, but I found directions. Happy zipping!

[–]Squishumz 0 points1 point ago

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Thank you internet! You saved me from actually having to get off my ass and learn the program, further supporting my lazy habits- hey, wait....

But, seriously, thanks.

[–]asshatnowhere 0 points1 point ago

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i have winrar yet i still have no idea what it does. all i know is that now downloading random shit is now more complicated for some reason.

[–][deleted] 4 points5 points ago

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I always imagined it to be this one

[–]petterbrinner 1 point2 points ago

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Desktop item?

[–]BellendSebastian 1 point2 points ago

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I dunno, since I do print design, having both Reader and Acrobat Pro as icons means I can drag a pdf into either one to open it without reassociating the entire file format.

Necessary to make sure that the pdf forms and javascript all works fine, since clients don't tend to have Acrobat Pro.

[–]ch4os1337 0 points1 point ago

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What does Acrobat Pro even do? I ask that as a person who owns it and still doesn't know.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points ago

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It allows you to create PDF's.

[–]ch4os1337 0 points1 point ago

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I, oh. That makes sense. Thank you.

[–]BellendSebastian 0 points1 point ago

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Not just that, since a number of different programs can create them.

It gives you a whole bunch of extra features, most used by me is for defining how a document should open, savable forms in an editable document, embedding of javascript to automate certain tasks and editing existing pdf files.

Outside of print design you don't really have a use for it, but in the industry, it's pretty damn useful.

[–]holyshitisthatmytoe 0 points1 point ago

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right click -> open with ->choose app. no ineffecient dragging something onto an icon on your desktop

[–]BellendSebastian 0 points1 point ago

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It's on my dock, which is no different really. And it's as quick or quicker to just drag a file from finder.

[–]Czulander 1 point2 points ago

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it's advertising.

[–]dittokiddo 1 point2 points ago

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I use it all the time at my work, but thats cuz I work in printing/prepress. I still feel icky everytime I have to use it tho :/

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points ago

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I love linux.

[–]getddt 0 points1 point ago

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How about of all time!

[–]RobinTheBrave 0 points1 point ago

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Here's why (for those that missed it last time around)

http://www.reddit.com/r/geek/comments/ddh5p/the_iso_pdf_standard_hasnt_been_updated_since/c0zfics

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

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It ain't no RealPlayer, that's for sure.

[–]Soupias 0 points1 point ago

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I have deleted it numerous times and it keeps reappearring! (after every update - which is very often). I guess we should give it the 'most stubborn desktop item' award as it refuses to go away for long! It is the 'Terminator' of icons! I delete it and it says 'I 'll be back!'. (and it does come back)

[–]Fr4t 0 points1 point ago

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I always kept it on desktop so I wouldn't forget I have it installed... even though I don't know why I would want to remember this...

[–]keindeutschsprechen 0 points1 point ago

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I disagree. This icon is the only way I'm reminded to type "msconfig" and remove it again from the startup.

[–]dszordan 0 points1 point ago

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That smiley face in OPs title shouldn't exist. I'm never happy about that icon.

[–]GregOttawa 0 points1 point ago

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Time to start my day. Let's open up adobe reader and see what's good in my PDF collection today.

Ooh... Sartre. I've been saving this one.

[–]verzz 0 points1 point ago

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I use it as a shortcut to my porn folder.

[–]Crrack 0 points1 point ago

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I laughed and then I noticed it on my own desktop. Laughter stops.

[–]lisa-needs-braces 0 points1 point ago

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2012

still has icons on his desktop

[–]LucyanChimera -1 points0 points ago

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I use it to check if my recycle bin still works.

[–]wretcheddawn 0 points1 point ago

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All time most useless icon

Well, it has one use...

[–]im_at_work_now 0 points1 point ago

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So uh, remove it. Who shows desktop icons anyway?

[–]Le_Petit_Lapin 0 points1 point ago

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So you installed it with a desktop icon why exactly?

It does ask you if you want one... ಠ_ಠ

[–]FloppY_ 3 points4 points ago

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It actually doesn't iirc

Each update will create a new icon without prompting you if you deleted the old one..

[–]beggin -1 points0 points ago

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Bitches love smileys.

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