Adobe DC has encrypted all of my files

The document does not open at all in Notepad.

But... if it's a message from Reader please tell us the EXACT WORDS.

There is no feature in any Adobe software including Acrobat that automatically either converts all files to PDF or encrypts such files. If you have a pop-up box informing you that files are encrypted, most likely your computer system is the victim of what is now being referred to as “ransomware” where somehow your system was infected with malware that goes through, encrypts your files, and then displays a message demanding a ransom (often payment of so many bitcoins) for the code to decrypt your files.

Sorry, but there is nothing that Adobe can do to assist you with this since this is not caused by any Adobe software.

          - Dov

Hi petera10929105

Acrobat does not have any automatic feature to encrypt the files .

Could you please let us know the exact version of acrobat DC you have and the OS version on your system?

Try uninstalling Acrobat and check if that makes any difference ,

Also please attach a screenshot of the pop up message you are getting while trying to open the files so that we can analyze it at our end .

Regards

Sarojini