We have blogged about how to unlock password protected and restricted PDF files and even how to create and save PDF files from Microsoft office applications. Today we will show you the best, easiest and fastest method to create PDF files globally using the free virtual pdf printer technique.

I have been using popular "Bullzip PDF Printer" solution to save my documents as PDF files universally, but faster, easier and lighter alternative Doro PDF Writer is now my free utility of choice to get the job done. After the initial setup the application installs a virtual printer which is universally accessible from any print-enabled windows application, all you need to do is to send the item you want converted to this virtual printer to convert as a PDF formatted file which can optionally be password protected and restricted.

Microsoft provides free Office Compatibility Pack for automatic conversion of Office 2007 documents to Office 2003 format, the small 28 MB compatibility pack enables earlier version of Microsoft Office to Open, Edit & Save Microsoft Office 2007 Documents.

However, the newer Office 2007 file format might not be the best way to distribute your files, Microsoft therefore provides free Office 2007 add-in for conversion and publishing of Office documents into more popular and widely used Adobe Acrobat PDF file format.