A good PDF creator...

[muddi900]

I want to convert some DOC files to PDF, but I want to retain all formatting. It would be nice if they can also be "Protected", too.

[AntonThaGreat]

I've been using bullzip PDF Printer driver for ages now and it has been perfect and it's free!

http://www.bullzip.com/products/pdf/info.php

Just download, install and go to print your document and select the PDF Printer! Couldn't be simpler.

[muddi900]

Thank you sir! Thank you!

[civil]

As an alternative, I also have been using PDF Creator (http://www.pdfforge.org/pdfcreator) for a long time and would slaughter calves on an altar for it.