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October 28, 2020
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Unable to download Adobe Reader (older version/offline)

  • October 28, 2020
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Hello!
I was having a problem with my PC so I uninstalled Adobe Reader, thinking I can re-install it again later. Now I find I may not be capable of downloading and installing Adobe Reader because of my Operating System. Can I download an older version of Acrobat Reader on my machine?

Adobe Reader (older version/offline) Download

    Correct answer AnandSri

    Hi!

     

    Hope you are doing well and thanks for reaching out.

     

    Adobe always recommends downloading and install the latest available version of Acrobat or the freeware Acrobat Reader app to get the latest features and security updates. You can always download the latest version of Acrobat Reader from the URL: https://get.adobe.com/reader/enterprise/ 

     

    However, if you still wish to install the older version, you may use the following URL to download & install the freeware Acrobat Reader: 

    Win: ftp://ftp.adobe.com/pub/adobe/reader/win/ 

    Mac: ftp://ftp.adobe.com/pub/adobe/reader/mac/ 

    https://www.adobe.com/devnet-docs/etk_deprecated/tools/ReleaseNotes/index.html 

     

    For technical specifications of Acrobat Reader, please see this article: https://helpx.adobe.com/reader/system-requirements.html 

    For an older version of Acrobat Reader, please see this article: https://helpx.adobe.com/reader/system-requirements-old-versions.html 

     

    To know more about Acrobat Reader, see this: https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/faq.html

     

    I hope this helps.

     

    Thanks,

    Anand Sri.

    (Edited response)

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    Eunice5CB5
    New Participant
    November 11, 2021

    Oh man you saved me big time, may the Owner of The Universe (The Big Being) Bless you.

    try67
    try67
    Community Expert
    November 11, 2021

    I don't know which link you used, but be aware that Adobe since stopped updating the FTP server with the latest versions of Reader, unfortunately.

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    hugoSAP
    Participating Frequently
    March 25, 2022

    So the morality of the story is: you can't get the older version of Acrobat Reader DC via le link. After fumbling a bit with the prehistoric filezilla I got into the Adobe ftp server. 

    I picked a version number at random. There is no way to find out which one will work without the Adobe bug that garbles every backside page when printing two sized on an HP 500 Laserjet printer  - see my post "Reader printing garbled text "      (this happens only with the 64 bit version of Acrobat reader DC on Windows 10).

    I picked 201801120058 and it works ! This version prints two sided.

    But the sign document feature is no longer there....

    How do I get the 32 bit version with the signature feature?

     

    AnandSri
    Community Manager
    AnandSriCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
    Community Manager
    October 28, 2020

    Hi!

     

    Hope you are doing well and thanks for reaching out.

     

    Adobe always recommends downloading and install the latest available version of Acrobat or the freeware Acrobat Reader app to get the latest features and security updates. You can always download the latest version of Acrobat Reader from the URL: https://get.adobe.com/reader/enterprise/ 

     

    However, if you still wish to install the older version, you may use the following URL to download & install the freeware Acrobat Reader: 

    Win: ftp://ftp.adobe.com/pub/adobe/reader/win/ 

    Mac: ftp://ftp.adobe.com/pub/adobe/reader/mac/ 

    https://www.adobe.com/devnet-docs/etk_deprecated/tools/ReleaseNotes/index.html 

     

    For technical specifications of Acrobat Reader, please see this article: https://helpx.adobe.com/reader/system-requirements.html 

    For an older version of Acrobat Reader, please see this article: https://helpx.adobe.com/reader/system-requirements-old-versions.html 

     

    To know more about Acrobat Reader, see this: https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/faq.html

     

    I hope this helps.

     

    Thanks,

    Anand Sri.

    (Edited response)

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      Remy5CF2
      New Participant
      March 31, 2021

      Hi Anand

       

      I have tried to use the link in your answer above to source an older version of DC that works with my software. (Newer version of DC isnt compatible). 
      Specifically the one I am after installs the version that runs the AcroRd32.exe

      Has the link changed, or are you able to check and provide alternate link please

      Many thanks

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      Test Screen Name
      Brainiac
      March 31, 2021

      "Specifically the one I am after installs the version that runs the AcroRd32.exe"

      Every version of Acrobat Reader or Adobe Reader for the last 20 years has run AcroRd32.exe. Including all of today's versions. If you face an issue, please tell us, rather than guessing you need an old version.

       

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