This is indeed the magic secret poisoned update, KB2753842, and removing it fixed the problem on both of my Windows 7 machines. I've noticed that Microsoft pushed this numbered update again on 12/20/12, but I'm taking no chances and I've "hidden" it on the install list. I'm officially call...

I'd like to state that I'd be willing to invest from $20 to $100 US dollars in any Kickstarted venture to create a new vector application replacing FreeHand and opening our legacy files. I am a rare Windows user, and so far Windows 7 has run both FreeHand 10 and MX with no problems -- much smoother ...

I wanted to join the chorus here who have declined the "offer" from Adobe. The text of my refusal is as follows: I believe your "settlement" with FreeFreeHand to be unjust and as such will not sign this insulting, petty document. When Adobe acquired FreeHand it had an ethical obl...

My heart sank and I panicked when I read that Illustrator CS6 will no longer open FreeHand files. But then I realized that I use so many non-Adobe features in FreeHand that it's been a very long time since I've been able to open Illustrator first, then open a FH file -- I've had to convert artwork t...