Installing Adobe Reader

Summary

Instructions on installing the free adobe pdf reader.

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Overview

Adobe Reader is a free PDF file viewer, and can be installed on any personal or College-owned computer.

NOTE: Some College-owned computers may require permission for installation. If you receive a login window when trying to install, please contact the Helpdesk for assistance at 610-606-4635, option 2 for employees.

Directions

  1. Go to https://get.adobe.com/reader/
  2. Press the "Download Acrobat Reader" button.
  3. In downloads double click the .exe file
  4. There will be a pop-up window that asks Do you want to allow this app to make changes to your device?" and click "Yes"
  5. After installation click "Finish"
  6. There should be a pop-up window that comes up to set the default app for a .pdf file. Select "Adobe Acrobat" and then "Set Default"

After the installation, you may need to set Adobe Reader as your default pdf viewer. Please look under the Related Articles section of this page for directions.

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Article ID: 68226
Created
Wed 12/5/18 12:40 PM
Modified
Mon 3/10/25 2:02 PM

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