If all the above methods don’t work, we are only left with the options to reinstalling Adobe reader from scratch. Restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved. Now press Apply to save changes and exit.Now check the option of Run this program as an administrator.Ĭhanging Compatibility Settings – Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Select Compatibility from the top and check the option Run this program in compatibility mode for: Windows 7.Right-click on the Adobe executable (AcroRd32.exe or some other file name depending on version) and select Properties.Press Windows + E to launch the Windows Explorer on your computer and navigate to the following location:Ĭ:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Acrobat Reader DC\Reader.We will change the compatibility settings and check if this fixes anything. Whenever Windows launched an update, it probably broke the Adobe reader. Adobe reader is linked with so many modules and applications in the background such as linking with default programs etc. Windows Updates are known to disrupt Adobe Acrobat’s settings and cause it not to launch properly. Solution 2: Changing Compatibility and Administrative Settings Also, make sure that you are logged in as an administrator. If you are trying to open a broken one or one which is malicious, the reader might not work. With the growing security architecture in Windows, this is very common and usually becomes a necessity after a Windows Update.īefore you start with the solutions, make sure that you are trying to open a valid PDF file. Administrative privileges: Like all other software, Adobe also sometimes requires administrative privileges to run the application.This issue is usually fixed by running the application in compatibility mode. Windows Update: Like mentioned at the start, Windows Updates are the main culprit why Adobe Reader doesn’t work properly and crashes.This layer of security sometimes doesn’t work and causes the reader not to load PDF’s. Protected mode: The protected mode in Adobe adds an additional layer of security to your reader.This is very common and is usually fixed through reinstallation and deleting the residue files. Corrupted Installation: There are some cases where the installation of Adobe reader has become corrupt.
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