Excel for Mac Issue

i'm having problem uploading/opening embedded objects in excel workbook.

example: try upload pdf file , error message saying "cannot insert object". when upload excel or word objects workbook, works. error happens pdf files.

same thing happens when try open embedded pdf file in workbook. when double-click icon messages appears saying "cannot start source application object. there may not enough memory available." sure memory not case excel has done while? have go onto windows computer , work file there uploading pdfs want stay working on mac.

on side note, when create hyperlink in workbook refer 1 of tabs @ bottom, tabs aren't working. right click on cell , click hyperlink. leads me pop-up window , choose document tab. locate worksheet in workbook under anchor , click on desired cell reference, ok. okay until close spreadsheet , when re-open it, hyperlink not work anymore.

appreciated.

computer:
imac os x version 10.6.8
processor 2.66 ghz intel
memory 4gb

software:
microsoft excel 2008 mac
version 12.3.2

 

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