Reader download fails- Newer version already installed - How to fix?

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August 17, 2017
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Hello --

I am unable to install adobe reader dc -- fails to complete installation because "newer version already installed' -- I do not have any adobe reader version installed -- I have tried all solutions I have found in forum so far -- including 1) download and run adobe cleaner tool --still will not complete installation -- my Lenovo support team has tried many solutions -- none successful -- my last attempt resulted in ERROR 1722 - there is a problem with this windows installer package --Contact your support personnel or package vendor -- I was using installer package from Adobe Reader -- Can anyone provide a solution to this problem??

Thanks for any assistance -- Steven21

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Correct answer AkanchhaS8194121

Hi Steven,

As mentioned above, that you have tried all the solutions you found on forums so far. I assume you have already run the cleaner tool to uninstall the old traces of the application's.

If not, then you may run the cleaner tool- Download Adobe Reader and Acrobat Cleaner Tool - Adobe Labs

And try installing the Reader through - Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Install for all versions

If still doesn't work then try in different user account. How to create a hidden admin, you may check- Enable the (Hidden) Administrator Account on Windows 7, 8, or 10

Let us know the update.

Regards,

Akanchha

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AkanchhaS8194121Correct answer

Braniac

Hi Steven,

As mentioned above, that you have tried all the solutions you found on forums so far. I assume you have already run the cleaner tool to uninstall the old traces of the application's.

If not, then you may run the cleaner tool- Download Adobe Reader and Acrobat Cleaner Tool - Adobe Labs

And try installing the Reader through - Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Install for all versions

If still doesn't work then try in different user account. How to create a hidden admin, you may check- Enable the (Hidden) Administrator Account on Windows 7, 8, or 10

Let us know the update.

Regards,

Akanchha

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arjunt63757756

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Hi Steven,

I am facing the same issue. I have genuine windows 7 professional service pack1 -- I tried clean up tools mentioned above--tried logging in with admin user---tried deleting my trash--tried cleaning up registry--ran malwarebyte--ran CC clean up---ran sys debug query in cmd---but still not able to download acrobat reader DC.

BUT

If I install adobe reader 11 it would install with no problem. And I am able to open documents with it but not able to use some necessary commands.

I tried downloading Adobe reader DC directly from site and shows me the same problem and then I tried installing adobe reader 11 and tried to update via notification which say adobe reader DC is available and would get the same error. I am pretty sure that hardware requirement on my PC are the greatest one. Please let me know how to fix this issue. I am interested in getting the issue fixed but I am more interest in knowing why is it doing this, as I work in IT field and curious to know the root cause of it so I can explain my users why this is happening.