Mac users: If you're running Mac OS, see Install Adobe Acrobat Reader DC on Mac OS.
Microsoft Reader is a discontinued Microsoft application for reading e-books, first released in August 2000, that used its own.LIT format.It was available for Windows computers and Pocket PC PDAs. Reader makes it easy to view documents, search for words and phrases, take notes, fill in forms, and print or share files. Also note that this app would be retired for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update 2017 and later. We recommend Microsoft Edge for reading PDF, Windows XPS Viewer for XPS and Windows Photos App for TIFF files. Reader makes it easy to view documents, search for words and phrases, take notes, fill in forms, and print or share files. Also note that this app would be retired for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update 2017 and later. We recommend Microsoft Edge for reading PDF, Windows XPS Viewer for XPS and Windows Photos App for TIFF files.
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.
Note:
If you're not sure which version of Windows you have, see Which Windows operating system am I running?
Explorer: Download and install Acrobat Reader DC
Explorer: Download and install Acrobat Reader DC
Follow these steps to install Acrobat Reader DC using Internet Explorer.
- Close all versions of Reader. Close any browser that is displaying a PDF.
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.
When the file download message appears at the bottom of the browser window, click Run.
Note:
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.
When you see the confirmation message that the installation is complete, click Finish.
Follow these steps to install Acrobat Reader DC using Mozilla Firefox.
- Close all versions of Reader. Close any browser that is displaying a PDF.
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.
When the Opening dialog box appears, click Save File.
Press Ctrl+J to open the download Library. When the download Library window appears, double-click the .exe file for Reader.
If prompted to open the executable file, click OK.
Note:
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.
When you see the confirmation message that the installation is complete, click Finish.
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Follow these steps to install Acrobat Reader DC using Google Chrome.
- Close all versions of Reader. Close any browser that is displaying a PDF.
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.
When the downloaded file appears at the bottom of the browser window, click the .exe file for Reader.
Note:
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.
When you see the confirmation message that the installation is complete, click Finish.
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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