Convert to PDF Solution Required
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Convert to PDF Solution Required
I recently lost my computer hard drive and paid to have the data recovered. This saved an awful lot of time restoring lost files. However, one consequence was the loss of a program which converted Outlook emails to pdf. A friend recommended that pdf converter program from www.tucows.com but in keeping with many freeware programs, it decided to install a new internet browser toolbar, etc, all of which I did not want!
Therefore, can someone recommend a freeware program which will convert Outlook messages and MS Word to pdf? I'm aware later versions of MS Office, i.e. Word and Outlook will a convert to pdf option but I'm running 2007. I'm slightly loathed upgrading to later versions, as one, if it ain't broke don't fix it and second, I don't wish to make Bill Gates richer than he already is. Any advice is most welcome.
Therefore, can someone recommend a freeware program which will convert Outlook messages and MS Word to pdf? I'm aware later versions of MS Office, i.e. Word and Outlook will a convert to pdf option but I'm running 2007. I'm slightly loathed upgrading to later versions, as one, if it ain't broke don't fix it and second, I don't wish to make Bill Gates richer than he already is. Any advice is most welcome.
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pdfforge | PDF Creator - The FREE PDF Converter Tool, ease to use pdf printer, pdf writer, pdf download
PDF Creator is free, open source. It installs as a printer driver. I've not used it recently and a quick look at the forums suggests there are issues.
The free version of Bullzip may also meet your needs: FREE PDF Printer
PDF Creator is free, open source. It installs as a printer driver. I've not used it recently and a quick look at the forums suggests there are issues.
The free version of Bullzip may also meet your needs: FREE PDF Printer
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Been using CutePDF Writer for several years successfully. Just setup as one of the printer options.
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Also have an older version of Acrobat (licensed) which I use to insert pdf pages or join pdf documents.
CutePDF :: Product :: CutePDF Writer
Also have an older version of Acrobat (licensed) which I use to insert pdf pages or join pdf documents.
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I tried several of the freebie options. They all worked.
CutePDF was the easiest, no-faff solution. It pretends to be a printer, and then asks where you want the file saved.
It's never misbehaved for me, and I've been using it quite a lot for a fair few years.
CutePDF was the easiest, no-faff solution. It pretends to be a printer, and then asks where you want the file saved.
It's never misbehaved for me, and I've been using it quite a lot for a fair few years.
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: South London
I would just like to thank everyone for their replies. I will try some of the suggested solutions. Thanks also to FullOppositeRudder for highlighting there is a save as pdf option in Word (2007). This proved useful this week.
Of course, once we have solved this little saga, I will turn my attention to the mobile phone. I fear this won't be as easy to resolve!
Of course, once we have solved this little saga, I will turn my attention to the mobile phone. I fear this won't be as easy to resolve!
