How can I deploy Adobe Reader 64-bit (Continuous) with MSP updates offline in an enterprise environm

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Hello everyone,

I’m currently managing Adobe Acrobat Reader updates in a corporate environment, and I would like to get advice on the correct method to deploy and update the 64-bit Reader (Continuous track) using MSI + MSP files, without letting each PC download updates from Adobe’s servers.

What I want to achieve

• Prevent Adobe Reader from checking online updates individually (it causes network congestion in our company).

• Instead, I want to deploy only the necessary update files (MSP) from a local server or software distribution tool (e.g. SCCM, Intune, SKYSEA, etc.).

• In other words, offline patching/distribution using MSI + MSP, not using the built-in auto-update function.

What I already tried

• I downloaded the latest Reader update file:
  AcroRdrDCx64Upd2500120756_MUI.msp (Continuous track, 64-bit, MUI).

• However, when I double-click or run it via msiexec on the current PCs, the patch fails with an error like:
  “This update could not be applied. No qualifying product is installed or the update is for a different version.”

• I extracted the EXE installer using 7-Zip, but the contents include: 

AcroPro.msi  
AcroPro.mst  
AcroRdrDCx64Upd2500120756_MUI.msp  
setup.ini, setup.exe, cab files…

My confusion / questions

1. Where can I get the official MSI installer for Adobe Acrobat Reader 64-bit (Continuous track)?

2. Is there a correct way to deploy Reader 64-bit via MSI and then apply MSP patches offline?
   (e.g. msiexec /i AcroRdrDCx64_MUI.msi → msiexec /update AcroRdrDCx64Updxxxx.msp)

3. Does Adobe officially provide MSI installers for Reader Continuous 64-bit?
   Or do we need to extract them manually from the EXE?

Environment

• Target version: Adobe Acrobat Reader DC 64-bit (Continuous) – currently 25.001.20756

• OS: Windows 11 64-bit, domain environment

• Deployment method planned: Group Policy / SKYSEA / offline distribution

[cv72089397 · Accepted solution]

You can download the Reader here: https://get.adobe.com/de/reader/otherversions/?usability=1 , but you need a license to distribute it (scroll to the bottom of this page). The license is free if you already own Adobe Acrobat Standard or Pro.

You can then customize it using the Adobe Customization Wizard, see https://www.adobe.com/devnet-docs/acrobatetk/tools/Wizard/index.html?msockid=36a2e3ae364a67333cc3f52...