Acrobat XI Standard

Question

I have my disc for Acrobat XI Standard.  Just got a new computer and there is no disc drive.  Since this is an old version, I am having an issue getting a downloadable file to reinstall.  After hours trying to get information/support, hope I can get some guidance here.  Every link support provides is to buy a subscription for the newest versions.

Nancy OShea · Accepted Answer

and have a cd of XI.By @jenn_tx Use an external disc drive:https://www.amazon.com/s?k=external+drive+for+cd+dvd&hvadid=700287169845&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9005000&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=14987250346852995970&hvtargid=kwd-2307614597482&hydadcr=24362_13517647&mcid=708395f1503639a58e7345cd78c676af&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_5ojagkm47r_eNo-can-do.  Acrobat XI's activation servers are dead.  See below.https://helpx.adobe.com/download-install/kb/activation-deactivation-help.html MODERN OPTIONS:==============FREE Acrobat Reader -- view, comment, print & sign PDF.https://www.adobe.com/acrobat/pdf-reader.htmlPaid Acrobat Pro -- the complete solution for creating and saving PDF.https://www.adobe.com/acrobat/acrobat-pro.html

gary_sc · Answer

Hi, @jan_0542, you have two different challenges ahead of you, either of which is likely to stop your goal.

First, Acrobat XI has reached EOL, End Of Life. That means that Adobe no longer supports that version of the program. All software companies do this, Adobe does not stand alone. After so many years, with so many different computers to try and support as well as all of the different OSs, the task is insurmountable.

The next issue is that there is no guarantee that your copy of Acrobat Standard will run on your new computer with its new OS.

Sadly, the only options that I can see are either getting into the subscription model, buying a perpetual license, or going to a 3rd party PDF application. (As a Mac user, I have none to recommend.)

Very sorry for the bad news.

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