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February 6, 2017
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Adobe Reader DC refuses to install on Windows 10

  • February 6, 2017
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I'm on Windows 10 and the free Adobe Reader DC won't install. The True Key pack has already been installed but the reader refuses to be installed! I've tried downloading the installer many times and I always get "Adobe Acrobat Reader DC did not install successfully." I have already updated Chrome. And none of the troubleshooting tips from Adobe has been useful.

Does anyone know of any alternative solutions to this?

Correct answer AkanchhaS8194121

Hi Aubarrameda,

When you get the error message ""Adobe Acrobat Reader DC did not install successfully" is there any other error message/code along with that? do you see the reason for the installation failure?

Try installing the application in hidden administrator account and see if the problem still persist.

Use the link- Adobe - Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Distribution

Let us know if that doesn't work.

Regards,

Akanchha

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Don259825731hnn
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September 9, 2022
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yoman2002
Participant
July 6, 2020

Hello ,

The adobe acrobat Dc installer says "installation will begin shortly" but it does'nt start . I've tried re -downloading and installing for like 6-7 times and I have been wiating for the installation to start for like 24 hours now. Please HELP!.

Note ;- I am using WINDOWS 10 .

Thanks .

 

 
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October 12, 2017

Maybe different permissions. Anyway, fix them so you can view the folder. (being administrator means nothing for file permissions except you can fix them)

AkanchhaS8194121
AkanchhaS8194121Correct answer
Legend
February 6, 2017

Hi Aubarrameda,

When you get the error message ""Adobe Acrobat Reader DC did not install successfully" is there any other error message/code along with that? do you see the reason for the installation failure?

Try installing the application in hidden administrator account and see if the problem still persist.

Use the link- Adobe - Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Distribution

Let us know if that doesn't work.

Regards,

Akanchha

    hunterabq
    hunterabq
    Participant
    October 12, 2017

    Having some problem. Windows 10 giving error to effect some ...some pdf app is missing" so reinstalled Adobe Reader DC. When I uninstalled thru control center, Abode reader went away. When I installed from you page, it went thru install but failed - tried 3 more time not luck. Can find file "Abode" file under Program Files (86), but won't open. Says I don't have access. That file does not show on "Programs" thru control panel. Running Norton AV, but disabled during install.

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      October 12, 2017

      If you don't have access your Windows permissions are wrong  No way Adobe software could run. fix the permissions.

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