PDF Security is a method of digital rights management at BCA Research. The process requires clients to install a plug-in for Adobe Acrobat to unlock encrypted PDFs.
The following are common questions and answer regarding PDF Security. In the event that you encounter an issue that is not listed below, please contact BCA Client Services at 1-800-724-2942 or 1-514-499-9706 or click here to contact us via the internet.
For the installation instructions, please click here.
Click here for more information about the File Open security plug-in for Acrobat.
GENERAL
1. Q: When trying to access the research, I receive an error message saying "Document Access Denied. A component required for viewing this document needs to be updated, please re-install the FileOpen plug-in."
A: This error message may appear if you have upgraded your adobe reader. Please reinstall the plug-in from http://plugin.fileopen.com. Please note that you do not need to re-register your computer, if you are completing the installation on the same machine.
2. Q: I have installed the plug-in but continue to receive an error message saying "Document Access Denied. This machine is not registered for access to this document."
A: After you have completed the installation, you must register your computer. Simply open the registration PDF file on your intended computer and this will automatically register the machine. If you did not receive a registration file, please contact BCA Client Services at 1-800-724-2942. Alternatively you can login to our website and click on My Account. The registration PDF is located under the heading PDF Security. Once you register your computer, you should be able to open the research document.
3. Q: When trying to register my computer, I receive an error message saying "Registration failed. Your have already registered your quota of machines."
A: A. The plug-in can only be installed on a limited amount of computers, per user. To obtain additional registrations please contact your sales representative or BCA Client Services.
4. Q: When I try to open an encrypted research document, I receive a pop up window entitled Adobe Update with the message "Some components needed to complete this operation are missing but information about them may be available on the Adobe website. Would you like to search the Adobe website for the missing components?"
A:If you have not already installed the plug-in, please complete the plug-in installation from http://plugin.fileopen.com You will then need to register your computer by opening the registration PDF previously sent to you. If you do not have a copy of the registration PDF, login to our website and click on My Account. The registration PDF is located under the heading PDF Security. Once you registered your computer, you should be able to open the research document.
If you have already completed the plug-in installation, please check your Adobe preferences by following the below steps. Please refer to the below screenshot.
1. Open your Adobe Reader
2. From the "Edit" Menu, click on "Preferences"
3. Choose the "General" category.
4. From the "Application Start Up" box, uncheck the option that reads "Use only certified plug-ins".
5. Close Adobe Reader and now open the encrypted document.
5. Q: When I try to open an encrypted research document, I receive a pop up window entitled Adobe Update with the message "There are no updates available at this time".
A: Please follow the steps listed for question # 4.
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INSTALLATION
1. Q: When I run the program, I get a popup window entitled Internet Explorer - Security Warning with the message "Do you want to install this software?" Install or Don't Install?
A: Choose Install. This message is a built-in safety check from your Internet browser to ensure that you are familiar with the source of the file you are installing.
2. Q: When I run the program in Firefox, I get a popup window entitled Warning - Security with the message "The application's digital signature has been verified, do you want to run the application?" Run or Cancel?
A: Click Run.
3. Q: In Internet Explorer I get the below message "This website wants to install the following add-on: Fileopen Client Installer from Fileopen Systems Inc…"
A: A. Click on notification and install ActiveX.
4. Q: When installing the plug-in I get a pop up entitled "FileOpen Installer" with the message "Adobe Acrobat is active. Click OK to close Acrobat.
A: Click okay to close Adobe Acrobat processes. If you continue to receive this message, but do not have any adobe processes running, then a dead process may be occurring. You can completely shut down your computer and reboot or close the process from your task manager.
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