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IllusionaryInnocence
IllusionaryInnocence
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December 23, 2014
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Adobe Reader Update Scheduled Task? Is this Normal?

  • December 23, 2014
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Hello, I booted up my computer today and as I usually did, I checked my startup items. Adobe Reader and Acrobat Update Manager was removed from the list. I was confused, and after rebooting to see if that fixed it, checked again. Still gone. Doing some research, apparently an 'Adobe Refresh Manager' with the version number 1.8.0 was installed or something. Or configured at least. Checking with CCleaner, I looked up the startup tab... the Windows Tab still remained void of the Adobe entry. However checking the Scheduled Task section, I found an entry for the Updater there for some reason.

Is this a new function? Did the Updater update itself and shifted from a Startup Item to a scheduled task? I'm a little worried that something is wrong with my computer. For the record, my Adobe Acrobat had already updated on the 9th of December to 11.0.10.
Is this normal now???

I'm running Windows 8.1 32-bit btw.

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Correct answer LeoUpdaterX

Yes, Acrobat and Reader Updater self-updated itself with the latest version. There is nothing to worry about. Moving to Task Scheduler makes checks for updates more predictable. Removing launch from Run key improves system startup. You can probably find other updaters as well in the Task Scheduler, such as Google, Windows itself, Adobe Flash, etc...

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alex3518
Participating Frequently
May 29, 2016

Not correct completely !!! It is same with Acrobat XI Pro, install update service, and no Mather is it disabled there is AdobeARM.exe what will annoying with update every time when is Acrobat open (That  behavior is just from few months ago !)and cannot be stopped, uninstall it, or lock with some tool !!! Adobe DO NOT NEED !!! it It is in whole Adobe ARM Folder !!!

Thank you for your attention,

Respectfully yours

Prof.Dr. Aleksandar Blagojević Ph.EMD.,Dip.ING, IT PRO

microshitco@gmail.com

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LeoUpdaterXCorrect answer
Participating Frequently
December 24, 2014

Yes, Acrobat and Reader Updater self-updated itself with the latest version. There is nothing to worry about. Moving to Task Scheduler makes checks for updates more predictable. Removing launch from Run key improves system startup. You can probably find other updaters as well in the Task Scheduler, such as Google, Windows itself, Adobe Flash, etc...

IllusionaryInnocence
IllusionaryInnocenceAuthor
Participant
December 24, 2014

Thank you, I just wish there was a bit of documentation on this since it scared me a little. Google Chrome for sure, though I don't have Adobe Flash installed due to Chrome's built in plugin (which Adobe apparently codes for Chrome?

Still, no longer do I need to worry now. XD I just didn't expect it.

pwillener
pwillener
Legend
December 25, 2014

Maybe this gives you some more information: http://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/kb/runonce-key-created-every-user.html

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