Is this the answer that is chosen to be the right? The program is utterly flawed and Adobe should re-write it from the ground. Look up Bluebeam, that's is actually ok to use. This forum with all the Adobe boot licking experts....
I could not agree more - I am paying $14.99 twice a month for what? Two programs that barely work and slow my PC down to preJurassic levels!!!! Where is the replacement - this is useless!
It's 2023, I just got an update yesterday after all this time.
It is actually far worse. It crashes 3 times as much. Which is pretty much every time I open it now. I just have to make sure I save constantly before it does. It is the only program on my laptop and PC that does this.
Thank God for the protection of these failed monopolies by the Nanny state of America.
I'm really sorry to hear that you're facing issues with Adobe Acrobat DC. It can be frustrating when technology doesn't cooperate. Let's work together to try and resolve this.
Firstly, could you clarify if this issue is specific to one particular PDF file or if it's affecting all the PDFs you're trying to open? Testing with a different PDF might help us understand the scope of the problem.
Also, could you please confirm the version of Adobe Acrobat DC you're using? To do this, go to the Help menu and select About Acrobat. Make sure you have the most recent version, which should be 23.06.20320. If not, you can check for updates through Help > Check for updates and then restart your computer.
For Windows users, you can attempt to repair the installation from the help menu. Unfortunately, this option is not available on Mac. If you're on a Windows system, give it a try.
If the problem persists, you might want to consider creating a new test user profile on Windows with full admin rights or enabling the root account on Mac. This can help determine if the issue is user-specific or system-wide.
Please try these steps and let us know how it goes. We're here to assist you further if needed.
Your feedback will help us narrow down the problem and find a solution.
Dude, it is pure unadultrated garbage, hire a QA department. And if you have a QA department fire every single one of them. And if you are developing this thing with Agile, that's why it is badly broken, switch to Waterfall, it works.
Adobe don't care. Like every tech company, they're focused on the latest gimmick, not R & D, so they can bilk their customers before moving on to the next gimmick.
It'll be nice when these tech corporations fail under the weight of their own bad decisions.
/t5/acrobat-discussions/adobe-acrobat-is-by-far-the-worst-program-i-ve-ever-used/m-p/14507588#M456290Mar 22, 2024
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Random locking of files with out a clue as to what password must be used, no reset no forgot password. It is the standard and will not improve for us lowlifes.
Adobe Acrobat doesn't apply password protection by itself.
Would you mind sharing more details about the issue you are experiencing? A small video recording of the steps you are doing would be very helpful.
What is the version of the Acrobat DC you are using? To check the version go to Help > About Acrobat and make sure you have the recent version 24.01.20615 installed. Go to Help > Check for updates and reboot the computer once.
Also try to repair the installation from the help menu (Win Only) and see if that works.
Couldn't agree more. This garbage is an insult to the concept of computer programing. I use it because I have no choice. Everything I use it for, I get it done, then never ever interact with it again.
Totally agree. Trying to do exams on it and every time I try to save it crashes....work all gone. Bought the Pro version..no better. Won't even allow me to upload phots of the pop ups..... Utter garbage
/t5/acrobat-discussions/adobe-acrobat-is-by-far-the-worst-program-i-ve-ever-used/m-p/14968379#M485854Nov 07, 2024
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Dear Adobe:
Clearly a lot of us have typed in nearly OP's exact title into a search out of utter frustration and incredulity that this program could be so consistently terrible in both design and function, year after year after year. It truly is both bewildering and impressive to make such absolute garbage and charge such a ridiculous amount of money for it, as if you are actually providing something that works. Stop pretending that you're trying to do a good job, it's obvious that you're not! Most of the updates are tiny, and sometimes you rearrange the UI in an attempt to make users feel like you are doing stuff and therefore justify the cost. We are laughing at you as soon as we stop crying.
I don't believe in ghosts, but using Acrobat for years has really challenged that because your software must be haunted. It is constantly behaving in inconsistent and unpredictable ways, almost like some poltergeist is in there mucking around. As a company, maybe it's time to take a good look in the mirror and realize that the whole "fake it till you make it" thing really doesn't work as an entire business model. Do us a favor and die so something worthy can grow out of your bug-ridden corpse. Byeeeeee
/t5/acrobat-discussions/adobe-acrobat-is-by-far-the-worst-program-i-ve-ever-used/m-p/15142302#M495901Feb 09, 2025
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At first, I thought, well, maybe you just need to get used to this program and its functions, just like I had to learn how to use PCB design software, Autodesk, etc. But now that I’m reading these posts... DAMN, this program is the worst thing I’ve ever seen in my life. First, I used that crappy program InDesign to create a layout, which took me a few days—just for a very SIMPLE layout. Now that I have that, I’m faced with junk that ain’t able to do! Every function in that program is absolutely stupid. I feel ashamed that this was made by humans—this program is an insult to our race! Everyone who was involved in Acrobat should get lifetime imprisonment!
Please share the alternative. As a business owner, I have to sign and send pdfs all the time. But it is barely usable, mainly because it doesn't recognize me as a subscriber, won't download the app to my pc, and can't load my documents without offering me a free trial every time (even though I pay monthly.) I've been looking for reliable information on another program, without luck.
Experiencing the exact same problems as everyone else on this forum. A technical manual I had been writing for two day suddenly took the liberty of reformatting all the text and eliminating letters that it didn't like(?). Was going to buy the Creative Cloud but after this that will be a hard NO!. Disgustingly slow, switching between the tool sets are a pain and slow of course. I have time to post this because it's waiting to post text that I wrote 3 minutes ago.
/t5/acrobat-discussions/adobe-acrobat-is-by-far-the-worst-program-i-ve-ever-used/m-p/15443786#M515671Aug 04, 2025
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Yes it is utter tripe. I have been tolerating it and paying for it for far too long now, just because im lazy and its easier to do nothing than change. Now I can't stand it any longer, Im canceling my subscription and moving to Foxit. All of a sudden 'there was an error opening this document access denied'. It opens just fine in every other PDF editor and web browser. It opened just fine yesterday. I no longer have time left in my life to spend hours debugging this overpriced garbage myself. Adobe i'm done with you.
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