Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader in Windows 10

Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader in Windows 10

Adobe Acrobat Reader is a popular PDF viewer that allows you to open, view, and print PDF files on your Windows 10 computer. While Windows 10 comes with a built-in PDF reader called Microsoft Edge, Acrobat Reader is a more full-featured and widely used option.

Method 1: Using the Microsoft Store

1. Open the Microsoft Store by searching for it on the Start menu or by clicking on the Microsoft Store icon in the taskbar.
2. In the search bar, type “Acrobat Reader DC” and click on the “Adobe Acrobat Reader DC” app.
3. Click on the “Get” button to start the installation process.
4. Once the installation is complete, you can open PDF files using Acrobat Reader by double-clicking on them or by right-clicking on them and selecting “Open with Adobe Acrobat Reader DC”.

Method 2: Downloading the installer from Adobe’s website

1. Go to the Adobe Acrobat Reader download page: https://get.adobe.com/reader/
2. Click on the “Free Download” button to download the installer file.
3. Once the download is complete, run the installer file.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
5. Once the installation is complete, you can open PDF files using Acrobat Reader by double-clicking on them or by right-clicking on them and selecting “Open with Adobe Acrobat Reader DC”.

Take advantage of its free 7-day Acrobat Pro DC trial and determine if it’s worth an additional Adobe subscription.