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#*Follow screen prompts to complete the deinstallation.&nbsp;<br/>&nbsp;
#*Follow screen prompts to complete the deinstallation.&nbsp;<br/>&nbsp;
#Install Ghostscript 9.26
#Install Ghostscript 9.26
#*Open this link:&nbsp;[https://github.com/ArtifexSoftware/ghostpdl-downloads/releases/download/gs926/gs926aw32.exe https://github.com/ArtifexSoftware/ghostpdl-downloads/releases/download/gs926/gs926aw32.exe]
#*Open this link:&nbsp;[https://github.com/ArtifexSoftware/ghostpdl-downloads/releases/download/gs10021/gs10021w32.exe]
#*Save executable file to computer
#*Save executable file to computer
#*Run executable file (Note: only users with "Admin" status can install applications on Herbarium computers)
#*Run executable file (Note: only users with "Admin" status can install applications on Herbarium computers)

Revision as of 20:18, 21 February 2024

ERROR: Cannot open PDF

If a PDF does not open in EMu, and instead you recieve an error message that states something similar to the message shown below, then you must update the computer's version of Ghostscript.

"Postscript delegate failed "C:\Users.... No such file or directory @ error/pdf.c/ReadPDFImage/"

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Update Ghostscript

The latest versions of Ghostscipt (GS) will not work with our current version of EMu. To revert to a version of Ghostcript that is compatible with our version of EMu, you must:

  1. Close EMu
  2. Uninstall whichever current version of Ghostscript you are running.
    • Search for Ghostscript in your Windows search bar at the bottom left of your screen, select "uninstall."

      Ghostscript uninstall 01.PNG
      Ghostscript uninstall 01.PNG
    • The Control Panel will open, select Ghostscript, select Uninstall.

      Ghostscript uninstall 02.PNG
      Ghostscript uninstall 02.PNG
    • Follow screen prompts to complete the deinstallation. 
       
  3. Install Ghostscript 9.26
    • Open this link: [1]
    • Save executable file to computer
    • Run executable file (Note: only users with "Admin" status can install applications on Herbarium computers)

Restart EMu

You may need to restart your instance of EMu in order for the update to take effect.

In the event that restarting EMu does not work, restart your computer.

If after restarting your computer you still cannot open a PDF in EMu, please contact an Information Manager.