Can't stop Adobe Acrobat reader launching on startup windows 10

Hi @aleksandar_1609, 

Thanks for sharing the details; it seems to be a system-specific issue. You may try the following suggestions and let us know if any of those helps: 

Note: If you are unsure about editing the registry, seek assistance from an IT professional.

1. Check the Startup Folder

Sometimes, applications add themselves to the Windows Startup folder. To check:

• Press Win + R, type shell:startup, and press Enter.

• If you see a shortcut to Adobe Acrobat Reader, delete it.

2. Use System Configuration (msconfig)

Even if not visible in Task Manager, some startup items can be managed via System Configuration:

• Press Win + R, type msconfig, and press Enter.

• Navigate to the Startup tab.

• Click on Open Task Manager.

• Look for Adobe Acrobat Reader in the list. If found, right-click and select Disable.

3. Check Task Scheduler

Adobe applications might schedule tasks that trigger on startup:

• Press Win + R, type taskschd.msc, and press Enter.

• In the Task Scheduler Library, look for any tasks related to Adobe Acrobat Reader.

• If found, right-click the task and choose Disable.

4. Review Adobe Acrobat Reader Settings

Within the application, certain settings might cause it to launch at startup:

• Open Adobe Acrobat Reader.

• Go to Edit > Preferences.

• In the General category, uncheck any options related to starting the application with Windows.

5. Modify Registry Settings (Advanced)

Note: Editing the registry can be risky. Proceed with caution and consider backing up the registry first.

• Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter.

• Navigate to:

   

  • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run

   

• Look for any entries related to Adobe Acrobat Reader. If found, right-click and delete the entry.