How to update Ghostscript

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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

  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."

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

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      Ghostscript uninstall 02.PNG
    • Follow screen prompts to complete the deinstallation. 
       
  3. Install Ghostscript 10.02.1

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.