Mac users: If you're running Mac OS, see Install Adobe Acrobat Reader DC on Mac OS.
Before you install, always make sure that your system meets the minimum system requirements.
You need Windows 7 or later to run Acrobat Reader DC. If your operating system is older,
you can install an earlier version of Reader. For step-by-step instructions, see Install an older version of Adobe Reader | Windows.
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If you're not sure which version of Windows you have, see Which Windows operating system am I running?
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Go to the Adobe Acrobat Reader download page and click Install now.
Note:
You need Windows 7 or later to run Acrobat Reader DC. If you're running an older version of Windows, the Adobe Reader download page looks like this:
You can install an older version of Acrobat Reader. For instructions, see Install an older version of Adobe Reader | Windows.
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Go to the Adobe Acrobat Reader download page and click Install now.
Note:
You need Windows 7 or later to run Acrobat Reader DC. If you're running an older version of Windows, the Adobe Reader download page looks like this:
You can install an older version of Acrobat Reader. For instructions, see Install an older version of Adobe Reader | Windows.
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Go to the Adobe Acrobat Reader download page and click Install now.
Note:
You need Windows 7 or later to run Acrobat Reader DC. If you're running an older version of Windows, the Adobe Reader download page looks like this:
You can install an older version of Acrobat Reader. For instructions, see Install an older version of Adobe Reader | Windows.
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When the downloaded file appears at the bottom of the browser window, click the .exe file for Reader.
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Acrobat Reader DC installation is a two-part process: The installer is downloaded, and then Reader is installed. Be sure to wait until both parts are complete. A progress bar displays the time remaining.
For a list of known issues and more in-depth troubleshooting, see Troubleshoot Adobe Reader installation | Windows.
To see if other users are experiencing similar download and installation problems, visit the Acrobat Reader user forum. Try posting your problem on the forums for interactive troubleshooting. When posting on forums, include your operating system and product version number.
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