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April 26, 2024
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Adobe Reader slow closing

  • April 26, 2024
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Good day,

 

I am experiencing an issue with some of the users that we do IT for where Adobe is slow in closing PDF's. The PDF's open correctly without any delay's or issues but when closing it takes about 30 seconds to close.

I have disabled all security settings, run a repair, re-installed Adobe reader (Both 64bit and 32bit).

 

Any advise on how to resolve this will be appreciated.

 

Thanks

Correct answer MeganLivOCA

I have been having this same problem, except I'm on a Mac and use Acrobat Pro.

 

Specs: MacBook pro, 16-inch, M3 Max chip, 36GB memory, macOS Sonoma 14.5

 

Files open just fine but take forever to close. If you try to close a few back to back, Acrobat freezes & crashes. I send the crash reports every time. I already had the Generative AI disabled, so I don't think that has anything to do with this problem. I've reverted to the "old" Acrobat now, and although I've only been using it for a few minutes I haven't had the problem at all. Opened & closed many documents just fine.

 

I wanted to add my reply in case someone else showed up with the same problem on a Mac. The "Disable New Acrobat" isn't in the same place in the menus as it is in the Windows version. Instead go to View > Disable new Acrobat.

7 replies

Participant
December 16, 2024

Update for any users around 12/16/2024:

Adobe pushed out an update 2 weeks ago with PDF's opening slowly from local/network locations, this behavior usually happens on the 3rd PDF/..4..5, etc. After troubleshooting numerous hours with companies, found out doing these changes underneath help speed up the process, not perfect though. Adobe said they have a major update ready to fix this bug in early January after chatting with them/confirming.

 

Make sure Page cache is unchecked under

Edit > Preferences > Page DisplayGo to Edit > Preferences > General

Uncheck the option, Show online storage when opening files & Show online storage when saving files.Lastly, ensure new Acrobat is disabled, Hamburger Menu > disable new Acrobat.

Community Manager
September 2, 2024

Hi @DJ37004828acld and all, 

 

There have been some updates since this issue was reported. Following up to check if you are still experiencing this issue. If yes, let us know, and we would be happy to assist. 

~Tariq

S_S
Community Manager
Community Manager
September 11, 2024

Hello Everyone, 

 

We are live with the next release(2024.003.20112).

 

Please update the app to the latest version and let us know if the issue is fixed.

 

Thanks,

Souvik

Participant
September 17, 2024

This problem still exists in 2024.003.20112

 

Participant
August 16, 2024

I disabled Adobe New Reader under View and this fixed the problem of the spinning wheel on my Imac when trying to close an Adobe file

Participant
July 8, 2024

nice thanks 

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Participant
June 26, 2024

I have been having this same problem, except I'm on a Mac and use Acrobat Pro.

 

Specs: MacBook pro, 16-inch, M3 Max chip, 36GB memory, macOS Sonoma 14.5

 

Files open just fine but take forever to close. If you try to close a few back to back, Acrobat freezes & crashes. I send the crash reports every time. I already had the Generative AI disabled, so I don't think that has anything to do with this problem. I've reverted to the "old" Acrobat now, and although I've only been using it for a few minutes I haven't had the problem at all. Opened & closed many documents just fine.

 

I wanted to add my reply in case someone else showed up with the same problem on a Mac. The "Disable New Acrobat" isn't in the same place in the menus as it is in the Windows version. Instead go to View > Disable new Acrobat.

Participant
May 10, 2024

I've got the same issue, and similar OS configuration. Confirming that disabling "New Adobe Reader" solves the issue.

Participant
May 13, 2024

Same for me - at work and home.

Windows 10 pro.

Annoying when I want to just quickly check contents of PDF's...... like.... oops opened the wrong PDF..... close that.... ugh wait.....

Yes disabling "New Adobe Reader" resolved for me too. Thanks.

Is it something to do with the "AI Assistant?" Hmmmmmm

Participating Frequently
May 13, 2024

If someone can tell me how to switch the AI Assistant off it would be great. We have hosted terminal servers that are struggling with memory usage because of that.

Abambo
Community Expert
Community Expert
April 26, 2024

What is your OS and version? What is your Acrobat and version? Are the files that were opened local files or network files?

ABAMBO | Hard- and Software Engineer | Photographer
Participating Frequently
April 29, 2024

Hi Abambo,

 

OS - Microsoft Windows 11 Home Single Language

Version - 10.0.22631

Adobe - Adobe Reader

Version - 2024.002.20687

 

The files that are being opened are local and from attachments on emails. Both are showing the same issue with the PDF opening correctly but takes about 10-20 sec to close

Participant
April 29, 2024

I am having the same issue also. Win 11 Business v 23H2. Adobe Acrobat Reader, v 2024.002.20687, any ideas?

 

However just disabled 'New Adobe Reader and its opening/closing fine now