Adobe Reader DC - Automatic Update, does it require admin rights?

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Hello all and Happy new Year,

We have Adobe Reader DC installed across 4000+ machines in our estate, we would like to be able to turn on automatic updates for the product but during testing have found that it requires admin rights to do the install which none of our users have - are admin rights required?

Just need some clarification from Adobe staff on this.

swatto3965790 · Accepted Answer

swatto,I can help if you provide proper Updater log file. Instructions can be found here-https://community.adobe.com/t5/enterprise-teams/adobe-acrobat-reader-dc-not-updating/td-p/10832145  Thanks Leo - I have PM'd you the log file.

LeoUpdaterX · Answer

Admin credentials are not required for automatic updates. You might see UAC with credentials request in manual check for updates workflow.

If you experience issues please collect and send me updater log file in the private message as detailed here-

https://community.adobe.com/t5/enterprise-teams/adobe-acrobat-reader-dc-not-updating/td-p/10832145

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