End of support for 32-bit Windows - Adobe Acrobat, Acrobat Reader

Starting January 2023, Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Reader will no longer support Windows 32-bit operating systems, including product and security updates. Adobe strongly recommends that you keep your security updates current.

Recommendations

To take advantage of the latest features and improved security, Adobe recommends upgrading your computer to a Windows 64-bit operating system.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. Acrobat 64-bit supports 64-bit computers only.

No. The Acrobat (32-bit) installers are available for download but will not be tested or supported on 32-bit operating systems.

Beginning January 2023, all tracks of Acrobat and Acrobat Reader will no longer support 32-bit operating systems.

Make sure your computer processor supports the installation of a 64-bit operating system. Upgrading from the 32-bit version to the 64-bit version of Windows requires you to reformat your hard disk, install the 64-bit version of Windows, and then reinstall everything else you had on your device.

For more information, see 32-bit and 64-bit Windows: Frequently asked questions.

Windows 10 and Windows 8.1

  1. Select the Start button, then select Settings > System > About.
    Open About setting.
  2. At the right, under Device specifications, see System type.

Windows 7

  1. Select the Start button, right-click Computer, and then select Properties.
  2. Under System, see the system type.

For more information, see 32-bit and 64-bit Windows: Frequently asked questions.

What is end of support

End of support means that Adobe no longer provides technical support, including product and/or security updates, for all derivatives of a product or product version (localized versions, minor upgrades, operating systems, dot and double-dot releases, and connector products).

Additional resources

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