Adobe Reader

I just downloaded Adobe Reader but everytime I try to open it, it says that it has encountered a problem and needs to close. How do I get this working?

 

Uninstall it. Then try a re-install making sure you have temporarily turned off your virus checker.

 

Welcome to Major Geeks.

Lots of folks here at MG use Foxit Reader instead.
It is also free, smaller and faster.

 

Hi all! I am having 'MAJOR MEGA-HURTS' with this Adobe Reader install. I had the same problem as latereg'- i followed the 'CCleaner', correcte3d registry errors and now am supposed to uninstall the Corrupt Adobe Reader file which is on my desktop. I saved it to the Desktop then hit run and got the stupid 'checksum error' and did what i listed...how do i un-install the corrupt file on my desktop? It is not listed under 'tools'-'uninstall' option in the CCleaner uninstall! TY to anyone who will help an old tired and RE-tired nurse! LOL

 

Is there a repair option in the start menu>control panel>add/remove programs (Adobe Reader) ?

 

no...it is not even listed in Add/Remove programs...i REALLY appreciate U helping me here!:confused

 

Whoops, I misread your post. Sounds like Reader was never installed due to bad download. You can send (drag/drop) that downloaded installation file to the trash can and try downloading a fresh new Adobe Reader installation.

 

OMG! I cannot thank U enough! Am going to just download the reader the GREAT GEEKS recommend! TY! TY! TY!

 

Just be mindful that Foxit Reader installs a toolbar without being able to opt out of it when installing Foxit. After installing one has the choice to uninstall the Toolbar though in Add/Remove Programs.

I was ticked off royally when I discovered that a toolbar accompanied the installation of Foxit!

 

:droolI just hate it when that happens and TY for warning me! Seems like there is a lot of 'primt' to some of these things that is SO small U can't even SEE it w/o a microscope!LOL TY again!

 

I just hate it when that happens and TY for warning me! Seems like there is a lot of 'primt' to some of these things that is SO small U can't even SEE it w/o a microscope!LOL TY again!:wave

 

When I updated to the new version of Foxit Reader just recently I just assumed it would have no toolbar like the older version. Suddenly my browsers (IE and Firefox) showed up with their toolbar and thought what the heck is this? :mad Had to find out how to remove it.

 

Sorry about the 'smilies' coming out like they did!LOL Tried to 'edit' but, it still went thru wrong! LOL First smilie was supposed to be just a plain smiling smile but, i hit the wrong key, i guess! And the other smily says 'waving' but, it didn't look like a nice wave! Looked more like a 'leer'!LOL I DO thank U again so very much for UR help. Great site here...probably will join up!

 

You're welcome kgirl55. Don't worry about the smilies eh? We all learn and I'm still learning too. This is a great site, the very best and we love to help out each other.