FOR ACROBAT READER 5.0

If you are getting the error -> "Error Reading linearized hint data" when displaying PDF in the web browser

Solution:

There is an installation of Acrobat Reader version 5 on this PC. From Acrobat Reader 5 - select Edit/Preferences/Options. Disable the entry: "Allow fast web view". Save the changes and reopen the web browser. Now the PDF is displayed.