I never know if it’s better to resurrect an old thread with the same problem or start a new one… I’m having the same problem with Google Doc Embedder. I’ve read through this thread and understand the solution of creating a RewriteEngine Off .htaccess file.
My client is using the plugin to display .PDF files. My problem is that I have trained my client to use the standard WordPress Media Library functions to upload those files. Therefore, they are not in one specific directory but scattered throughout the default year/month subdirectories hierarchy under /uploads. To use the RewriteEngine Off .htaccess file solution, I would need to track down where the pdf are and make those subdirectories accessible (along with all the other files in them). And then I’d have to tell my client to alert me every time he uploads a new .PDF.
Or do I just make all of /uploads accessible? I would love a little guidance on this. Thank you!