• Login
    • Search
    • Categories
    • Recent
    • Tags
    • Users
    • Groups
    • Rules
    • Help

    Do more on the web, with a fast and secure browser!

    Download Opera browser with:

    • built-in ad blocker
    • battery saver
    • free VPN
    Download Opera

    Tab with pdf open keeps freezing

    Opera for Windows
    14
    18
    4880
    Loading More Posts
    • Oldest to Newest
    • Newest to Oldest
    • Most Votes
    Reply
    • Reply as topic
    Log in to reply
    This topic has been deleted. Only users with topic management privileges can see it.
    • linuxmint7
      linuxmint7 last edited by

      Which 'Plug-in' are you using to render the PDF document (check 'opera:plugins') ?.

      Reply Quote 0
        1 Reply Last reply
      • vegasborn92
        vegasborn92 last edited by

        Adobe pdf reader

        Reply Quote 0
          1 Reply Last reply
        • vegasborn92
          vegasborn92 last edited by

          Nope sorry it's not Adobe it's ChromePDF

          Reply Quote 0
            1 Reply Last reply
          • linuxmint7
            linuxmint7 last edited by

            Have you tried the built-in 'Chrome PDF reader' to see if it exhibits the same freezing problem as the 'Adobe PDF reader' ?. Click the 'Disable' button under the Adobe plug-in and make sure the Chrome PDF plug-in is enabled to test.

            EDIT: Ok, just saw your latest response. Try the above the other way round, Or maybe try another PDF plug-in, such as Foxit Reader, Sumatra PDF, Adobe Reader or PDF-XChange Viewer.

            Reply Quote 0
              1 Reply Last reply
            • Deleted User
              Deleted User last edited by

              I just swapped to PDF-Xchange reader instead of Adobe (the Out of Date problem with Adobe in Opera) - had to use Developer tools menu to disable the other PDF plugins, then XChange took over. I've used it as an external reader for years, and highly recommend it. Download from Tracker software for the install.

              cheers,

              Miles

              Reply Quote 0
                1 Reply Last reply
              • janpio
                janpio last edited by

                Hi,

                I have the same problem, the PDF tab feezes after coming back to it. When I open the PDF I can use it normally, the problem only occurs after switching to another tab and back (as the TO outlined). I work with Adobe Reader (latest version). I have already installed both Opera and the Reader again. Can I fix the problem on my own or do I have to wait for an update?
                Thank you!
                Jan

                Reply Quote 0
                  1 Reply Last reply
                • linuxmint7
                  linuxmint7 last edited by

                  Maybe try one of the suggested plug-ins I mention in my post above as an alternative to the Adobe one ?.

                  Reply Quote 0
                    1 Reply Last reply
                  • tollaspower
                    tollaspower last edited by

                    PDF-XChange is also affected.
                    I noticed that a minimize and restore can heal the frozen tab.
                    By the way it is very annoying to do this over and over again.

                    Version: 26.0.1656.60 - Opera is up to date
                    Update stream: Stable
                    System: Windows 7 64-bit (WoW64)

                    Reply Quote 0
                      1 Reply Last reply
                    • rif
                      rif last edited by

                      PDF-XChange is also affected.
                      I noticed that a minimize and restore can heal the frozen tab.
                      By the way it is very annoying to do this over and over again.

                      Yes I've experienced this also with PDF-XChange. It does not happen with all pdf's though.

                      Reply Quote 0
                        1 Reply Last reply
                      • bmanfranssen
                        bmanfranssen last edited by

                        It's actually with pretty much all pdf extension in Opera. Doesn't matter if you're opening it with the HTML5 pdf viewer or document viewer or whatever tool you use to open pdf's with. I guess this is a Opera related problem 😞

                        Reply Quote 0
                          1 Reply Last reply
                        • ccmullally
                          ccmullally last edited by

                          Has anyone found a solution to this yet? This is an extremely annoying problem.

                          Reply Quote 0
                            1 Reply Last reply
                          • knitvt
                            knitvt last edited by

                            Just confirming that I also experienced this problem when using an Adobe Reading plugin that was in the plugins list. However, when I disabled that and left Chrome PDF Viewer enabled, the problem has resolved (thus far).

                            Reply Quote 0
                              1 Reply Last reply
                            • christoph142
                              christoph142 last edited by

                              It's a known issue. All NPAPI plugins are affected. It's fixed internally already and will be available to you in next update :ninja:

                              Reply Quote 0
                                1 Reply Last reply
                              • geordiesam
                                geordiesam last edited by

                                If you right click and select reload it becomes usable again, how long for the next update I wonder as this is quite a pain ?

                                Reply Quote 0
                                  1 Reply Last reply
                                • igort75
                                  igort75 last edited by

                                  Let's wait for next update.
                                  I'm also experiencing this problem with DjVu browser plugin.
                                  And this does not happen with Opera Developer.

                                  Reply Quote 0
                                    1 Reply Last reply
                                  • yakuzakyuu
                                    yakuzakyuu last edited by

                                    Nice to know this will be fixed in next update. I use pdf:s lot.(horse racing)

                                    Reply Quote 0
                                      1 Reply Last reply
                                    • thomas9701
                                      thomas9701 last edited by

                                      I had this exact same problem!

                                      The fix, for me at least, was to resize the window. I couldn't believe it at first, either, but after doing it to several frozen PDFs, it looks like it works.

                                      This is for Chropera 26.0.1656.60 and (Cr)A(p)dobe Reader 11.0 on my system, your mileage may vary.

                                      EDIT: Also try minimizing and then bringing it back, that seems to work too.

                                      Reply Quote 0
                                        1 Reply Last reply
                                      • First post
                                        Last post

                                      Computer browsers

                                      • Opera for Windows
                                      • Opera for Mac
                                      • Opera for Linux
                                      • Opera beta version
                                      • Opera USB

                                      Mobile browsers

                                      • Opera for Android
                                      • Opera Mini
                                      • Opera Touch
                                      • Opera for basic phones

                                      • Add-ons
                                      • Opera account
                                      • Wallpapers
                                      • Opera Ads

                                      • Help & support
                                      • Opera blogs
                                      • Opera forums
                                      • Dev.Opera

                                      • Security
                                      • Privacy
                                      • Cookies Policy
                                      • EULA
                                      • Terms of Service

                                      • About Opera
                                      • Press info
                                      • Jobs
                                      • Investors
                                      • Become a partner
                                      • Contact us

                                      Follow Opera

                                      • Opera - Facebook
                                      • Opera - Twitter
                                      • Opera - YouTube
                                      • Opera - LinkedIn
                                      • Opera - Instagram

                                      © Opera Software 1995-