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ilker_9911
ilker_9911
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February 5, 2026
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Unable to install Acrobat Reader in Windows 11

  • February 5, 2026
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I uninstalled Acrobate reader then downloaded intall file of latest version ( 25.001.21111), I start installation. It seems completed successfully but there is no any software in the pc. I tried this 4-5 times. I also tried 2025.001.20997 it also didn’t work. Can you help please?

      Correct answer S_S

      Hi ​@Kese,

       

      Hope you are doing well. Sorry for the trouble with using Acrobat Reader.

       

      For ARM-based devices, the 32-bit installer would be the way to go forward.

       

      Please try downloading the offline installer from here: https://get.adobe.vom/reader/enterprise/

       

      Once there, select the 32-bit version before proceeding to downloading.

       

      Let us know if this works for you.

       

      Regards,

      Souvik

       

      [Typo in the original download link fixed by moderator]

      10 replies

      Kese
      Kese
      Participant
      February 19, 2026

      i have the same issue today. I have used the cleaner tool, restarted my pc, reinstalled several times but i cannot find the app anywhere on my computer. i even downloaded it again using the microsoft store and still nothing. I use a Microsoft Surface Pro X with an ARM processor, any fix?

      S_S
      Community Manager
      S_SCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
      Community Manager
      February 23, 2026

      Hi ​@Kese,

       

      Hope you are doing well. Sorry for the trouble with using Acrobat Reader.

       

      For ARM-based devices, the 32-bit installer would be the way to go forward.

       

      Please try downloading the offline installer from here: https://get.adobe.vom/reader/enterprise/

       

      Once there, select the 32-bit version before proceeding to downloading.

       

      Let us know if this works for you.

       

      Regards,

      Souvik

       

      [Typo in the original download link fixed by moderator]

      Kese
      Kese
      Participant
      March 3, 2026

      It worked! Thanks a ton😀

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        Serge Adrien5F9B
        Participant
        February 18, 2026

        The solution to avoid losing all the configurations of Adobe apps by removing them, is to remove only Adobe’s Creative cloud and reinstall it with a new package created in the Adobe Admin consol (Create a new package with only the creative cloud app and licence). Installed this new package and it fixed all the problems. This is relevant only for users like me who manage the subscription for a school or enterprise subscription and have access to the admin consol to create new packages. The problem was on a Windows 11 PC with the latest updates.

        Redlife69
        Redlife69
        Participant
        February 14, 2026

        same issue today. Still no fix

        URAerotech
        URAerotech
        Participant
        February 14, 2026

        I had the same issue and tried this. It worked for me

         

        Step 1 — Remove Everything Completely

        1. Press Windows + R

        2. Type:

           

          appwiz.cpl

        3. Uninstall anything related to Adobe Acrobat / Adobe Reader

        Then:

        1. Delete these folders manually if they exist:

          • C:\Program Files\Adobe

          • C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe

          • C:\Users\YourName\AppData\Local\Adobe

          • C:\Users\YourName\AppData\Roaming\Adobe

        Restart your PC.

        Step 2 — Use Official Offline Installer (Important)

        Do NOT use the small web installer.

        Download the offline installer directly from Adobe’s official site (it’s larger ~200MB).

        https://get.adobe.com/de/reader/enterprise

        Then:

        1. Right-click installer

        2. Click Run as Administrator

        3. If Windows SmartScreen appears → Click More Info → Run Anyway

        Redlife69
        Redlife69
        Participant
        February 14, 2026

        Unfortunately this doesn’t work for me. Same 2 issues: “AppContainer Incompatibility in Protected Mode” and then “Acrobat failed to load its Core DLL”

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        trondj
        Participant
        February 18, 2026

        Thank you URAerotech - it work for me! I first clean everything as you describe, and downloaded from the Enterprise page (Norwegian 32 bit for Win 11) and run the installer as Admin. The processor on my PC is Arm64.

        Iain23068602biaa
        Iain23068602biaa
        Participant
        February 11, 2026

        Does not install on ARM64
        Web Download does not install - You must install 32bit reader

         

        But you can’t install Adobe Acrobat DC full version because all the installers force 64bit.

         

        S_S
        Community Manager
        S_SCommunity Manager
        Community Manager
        February 19, 2026

        Hi ​@Iain23068602biaa,

         

        Thanks for the response.

         

        For ARM-based devices, the 32-bit installer would be the way to go forward.

         

        If you want to install the full version of Acrobat Pro DC, please try downloading the offline installer from here: https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/desktop/get-started/access-the-app/install-acrobat-enterprise.html

         

        Let us know if this works for you.

         

        Regards,

        Souvik

        IanMPSJ
        IanMPSJ
        Participant
        February 10, 2026

        I have the same issue since an attemped Acrobat update on 7 February 2026. Attempted repair, uninstall/reinstall, restart-uninstall-restart-reinstall, diabled firewalls and antivirus software. It appears to be a microsoft/adobe security issue where Microsoft is not allowing the install to modify and install into required diecrtories. Somone needs to  look into compatability issues with MS Windows releases of late and provide an update/fix.

        LilyChong
        LilyChong
        Participant
        February 9, 2026

        I am experiencing the exact same problem. I have tried all the recommended steps, but none of the suggested solutions worked for me. 

         

        It started today, when I began receiving system incompatibility error messages, so I uninstalled the application. When reinstalling, the installer completes (100%), but the application is not installed or visible afterward. I have tried all the solutions suggested in this thread, but none worked.

          luineiffel
          luineiffel
          Participant
          February 10, 2026

          This was exactly what I experienced today. As the newest post in this tread said, it was probably due to a compatibility error with MS Windows.

          LGJ86
          LGJ86
          Participant
          February 9, 2026

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

          creative explorer
          Community Expert
          creative explorerCommunity Expert
          Community Expert
          February 5, 2026

          ​@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

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            Community Manager
            Tariq AhmadCommunity Manager
            Community Manager
            February 5, 2026

            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
             

            ilker_9911
            ilker_9911Author
            Participant
            February 7, 2026

            Unfortunately none of above suggestions didn’t work.

            I used “AdobeCreativeCloudCleanerTool.exe” and removed all.

            then installed installer file 2025.001.21111 version. It seems installed properly but there is no any file, folder, app in the pc. 

             

            Even I tried Turkish version 2025.001.20997 (pls see below ss). this is really weird.

             

             

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            Community Manager
            Tariq AhmadCommunity Manager
            Community Manager
            February 9, 2026

            Hi ​@ilker_9911, 

             

            Try using the Acrobat cleaner tool: https://www.adobe.com/devnet-docs/acrobatetk/tools/Labs/cleaner.html 
            Let us know how it works. 

             

            ~Tariq

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