Not happy that Acrobat Reader installs Chrome extension without asking me first

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The download page for Reader has a total 3 different download buttons, and it's deceptively not telling you that the first 2 buttons will install the Chrome extension.

The 2nd button has preselected checkboxes next to the button for optional software, tricking you into clicking the 1st button.

There's a hidden 3rd button that you to click the tiny "more options" below the second button to open a popup with preselected checkboxes for the optional software that the 2nd button has, but also an additional preselected checkbox for the Chrome extension. It deceptively tricks you into thinking only the 3rd button includes the Chrome extension.

creative explorer · Answer

@sdinweoinasd9384152 I never had this issue only because I watch everything making sure I am not adding unnecessary apps. Adobe isn't the only company does that. Many software applications does it too.

You can easily remove th Chrome extensions. In Chrome, Type chrome://extensions/ in the address bar. Find the Adobe Acrobat extension and click Remove.

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Also, In your PC, look for "Add or Remove Programs" list, check if "McAfee Security Scan" or "McAfee Safe Connect" was also installed (these are the most common "checkbox" items) and uninstall them separately. On a Mac, look for the Applications folder, and uninstall them separately.

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