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BrianPlencner
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November 25, 2011
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Is there a 64 bit install for Adobe Reader?

  • November 25, 2011
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Hello,

I want to make a note that I did a search on the form, using the following text

"Is there a 64 bit install for adobe reader?"

And I did not find my answer.  That is why I'm posting this as a question.

So, with that out of the way....

I am getting ready to build a new computer for myself, and will be running Windows 7 Enterprise 64 bit.  Before I begin, I want to make sure I have all of my software that I want installed, and I am doing research on each program to see if there is a 64 bit version that can be installed.  What I would like to do is have as many as my programs that I install be 64 bit as possible.  I know that not every program will be 64 bit, but I did want to get as many of them as possible to be 64 bit applications.

As I do want a PDF reader on my computer, and I have used Adobe Reader for years, I started looking on the web site to download the current version.  However, I did not see any place that I could download a 64 bit version of Adobe Reader.

That is why I'm here asking.  Is there a 64 bit version of Adobe Reader that I can download?  If so, where is it on the web site?

This does lead me to a follow up question.  Is there a 64 bit version of the Flash Player, as well as the Shockwave player?  If so, where can I download them from as well.

Thanks in advance,

--Brian Plencner

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    Loegi7
    Participant
    December 2, 2011

    Since I don't see adobe making any moves to support 64 bit browsers, there are other softwares available.

    I would love to continue to use adobe, but if they aren't going to support 64 bit, they're stuck in the past.

    MichaelKazlow
    MichaelKazlow
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    November 26, 2011

    There is no 64-bit version of Reader.

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    BrianPlencnerAuthor
    Participant
    November 26, 2011

    Michael,

    Thanks for the reply.  I was hoping that would not be the answer.

    Do you happen to know why there is no 64 bit version of Adobe Reader?  Also, do you know if there are any plans in the works for Adobe to come out with one?

    Thanks,

    --Brian

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    Anonymous
    November 26, 2011

    I think it's primarily due to the lack of a 64-bit browser which is the stumbling block. While Apple's Safari browser is available in the x64 flavour, it will only run on MACs. Microsoft has yet to make a 64-bit version of Internet Explorer available to all and sundry and since IE still dominates the business browser market, I don't think you'll be seeing Adobe take the plunge until Microsoft makes a 64-bit version available.

    Here's the policy document on the subject: http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/403/kb403523.html

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