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Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free software that enables you to view and
print PDFs. This document teaches you how to install Acrobat Reader on
your computer.
Before You Begin
Before installing the latest version of the Adobe Acrobat Reader, you will need to make sure your computer has the following:
- Microsoft® Windows 2000 with Service Pack 2, Windows XP
Professional or Home Edition, or Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, Windows
2003 Server, Windows NT SP6 or 6a
- 128MB of RAM min, 256 MB or greater recommended
- Up to 90MB of available hard-disk space
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher or Netscape 7.1 or 8.0, Firefox 1.0 or Mozilla 1.7
Download
Follow the steps below to download Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Open your web browser and go to Adobe's download page.
- Fill in the information requested and click "Download".
Result: Your browser will take you to a page that says, "You are now downloading Adobe Acrobat Reader".
A dialog box will appear that says "Save As" at the top.
- It
will be easy to find the file if you save it to your desktop. Navigate
to the desktop, if necessary, as shown in the picture below. Then click
"Save".
Result: You will see a box indicating the progress of the download.
- Wait
until the download is complete before proceeding.Result: The downloaded
file will appear as a red icon on your desktop when it is finished.
Install
Follow the steps below to install Acrobat Reader
- Find the downloaded file you saved to your desktop and double-click on it.Result: The installation process will begin.
- Follow
the instructions on your screen carefully. When asked about a
"Destination Folder" it is OK to accept the suggested path.
Test it Out
See if you can open a PDF file from the web. Refer to the subtopic Using PDFs if you need further assistance.
If it Doesn't Work
The references listed below provide solutions to some of the problems that can arise during download and installation. |
