Unable to install Acrobat Reader in Windows 11

Me too. Having the same problem. Did all the ways mentioned, but after reinstall, cant locate the software in the pc. Any other solution?

If you’re unable to install Adobe Acrobat Reader on Windows 11, there are a few reliable steps that usually resolve the issue:

1. Clean up any previous installs first
   Use the Adobe Acrobat/Reader Cleaner Tool to fully remove leftover files and registry entries from old or corrupted installations. After it finishes, restart your PC before trying the installer again. This often fixes installation blocks related to leftover remnants.

2. Download a fresh installer
   Don’t reuse an old installer that might be corrupted.
   Download the latest 64-bit installer directly from Adobe and then right-click it → Run as administrator. This ensures proper permissions during setup.

3. Disable antivirus/firewall temporarily
   Some security software interferes with installation. Temporarily turning it off (for only the install process) can help — then re-enable it when done.

4. Check Windows updates & system requirements
   Make sure Windows 11 is fully up to date. Missing critical updates can block installs.

5. Optional fallback: Microsoft Store version
   If the web installer fails, try installing Adobe Acrobat Reader from the Microsoft Store — in many cases it installs cleanly on Windows 11 where the web installer stalls.

​@ilker_9911 that’s super weird?! I literally on the weekend been installing Adobe on my wife’s new PC, and had no issues. 

First since, you have tried 4-5 times, let’s do a clean sweep here, by downloading Adobe Cleaner Tool first, and remove any old remnants or corrupted installation files. https://helpx.adobe.com/creative-cloud/apps/troubleshoot/diagnostics-repair-tools/run-creative-cloud-cleaner-tool.html

Once you have cleaned it. Let’s go back and install it, Acrobat Reader, https://get.adobe.com/ca/reader

This is crucial… do not use any of the previous downloads. Better yet. delete those from your trash. 
It should only take a few seconds. Or… if you prefer...

You could download Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop App, and go through and get Acrobat. Or even go through your online account, adobe.com

Hi ​@ilker_9911, 

Thanks for reaching out, and sorry for the troubled experience. 

Use this link: https://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/ choose “More download options” just slightly above the download button - small text. 
Try downloading the installer and check again. Let us know how it works. 

~Tariq