If you are on a Windows computer, see Install an older version of Adobe Reader Windows.
Installing Adobe Reader is a two-step process. First you download the installation package, and then you install Adobe Reader from that package file.
Before you install, make sure that your system meets the minimum system requirements.
Note:
If you're running Mac OS X 10.9 or later, install the latest version of Reader. For step-by-step instructions, see Install Adobe Acrobat Reader DC on Mac OS.
Select your operating system, a language, and the version of Reader that you want to install. Then click Download now.
When asked whether to open or save the .dmg file, select Save File, and then click OK.
Important: If you do not see this dialog box, another window could be blocking it. Try moving any other windows out of the way.
Double-click the .dmg file. If you don't see the Downloads window, choose Tools > Downloads.
If the download package doesn't appear in the Downloads window and a Thank You screen remains visible, click the download link on the Thank You screen.
Double-click the Adobe Reader [version] Installer.pkg to start the installation.
If a dialog box appears telling you to quit Reader, close Reader, and then click OK.
When the Install Adobe Reader dialog box appears, click Continue. Follow the onscreen instructions to install Reader.
Task: Install Adobe Reader DC on all domain computers, while deleting older versions. Allow updates to be applied automatically as well. Should I use the.exe file? Or where can I find an up to date.MSI file? I am unsure of how to delete older versions before applying the updated application. Release notes for older versions; Applies to: Acrobat Reader DC Adobe Acrobat Adobe Acrobat 2017 Adobe Acrobat 2020 Adobe Acrobat DC. 某些 Creative Cloud. Solution 3: Remove all previous versions of Acrobat and Adobe Reader using Add/Remove programs. From the Control Panel, choose Add/Remove programs. Select the most recent version of Acrobat or Adobe Reader in the list and click Remove.
Note:
If you're running Mac OS X 10.9 or later, install the latest version of Reader. For step-by-step instructions, see Install Adobe Acrobat Reader DC on Mac OS.
Select your operating system, a language, and the version of Reader that you want to install. Then click Download now.
If a dialog box appears telling you to quit Reader, close Reader, and then click OK.
When the Install Adobe Reader [version] dialog box appears, click Continue. Follow the onscreen instructions to install Reader.
When the Install Succeeded window appears, click Close.
To see if other users are experiencing similar download and installation problems, visit the Acrobat Reader forum, or the Deployment & Installation forum on AcrobatUsers.com. 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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When you install or update Adobe Reader or Acrobat products, the Microsoft Windows Installer displays the following error:
'Error 1714: The older version of Adobe [Acrobat/Reader] cannot be removed. Contact your technical support group.'
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You sometimes also receive one of the following error messages:
- 'Error 1612 Missing source media.'
- 'The installation source for this product is not available. Verify that the source exists and that you can access it.'
- 'The feature you are trying to use is on a network resource that is unavailable. Click OK to try again, or enter an alternate path to a folder containing the installation package 'Adobe [product] .msi' in the box below.'
Solution 1: Try using the Microsoft Fix it wizard.
The Microsoft Fix it wizard is available at http://support.microsoft.com/kb/971187. The wizard updates the Windows registry so that you can usually uninstall previous versions of the program, or install or update the current version successfully.
Disclaimer: Adobe does not support third-party software and provides this information as a courtesy only.
Solution 2: Select the MSI file from the original installation files.
If the error message allows you to browse to the .msi file, then complete the following steps:
- Navigate to the original installation files for the product and version you are trying to install and select the .msi file
Solution 3: Remove all previous versions of Acrobat and Adobe Reader using Add/Remove programs.
- From the Control Panel, choose Add/Remove programs.
- Select the most recent version of Acrobat or Adobe Reader in the list and click Remove.
- When prompted, confirm that you want to remove the application.
- Repeat these steps until there are no more Acrobat or Reader entries in the list.
Solution 4: Attempt to repair Acrobat from the installation disc or cached installer files.
Important: If you do not have the cached installer files, and you have a downloaded version of Acrobat, then redownload the installer. This information also applies to the tryout edition of Acrobat.
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To repair Acrobat:
- Insert the Acrobat disc and locate the downloaded installer package, or navigate to the cached installer files.
Note: By default, the cached installer files are located at x:Program FilesAdobeAcrobat 7.0Setup Files. If the cached installer files are not available, then use the original media. - Follow the onscreen instructions, and choose to Remove Acrobat.
The installer information for the previous version of Adobe Reader or Acrobat is missing or has become corrupted. Removing the previous version allows Acrobat to install. Acrobat and Adobe Reader require this information to successfully install a newer version. Some registry cleaners or system maintenance tools can remove registry information needed by the installer and cause this error.