How to completely uninstall Adobe Acrobat Reader DC

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Are you having trouble uninstalling Adobe Acrobat Reader DC?
Are you looking for a solution that will completely uninstall and remove all of its files from your computer?
This guide will provide you with detailed instructions and all the information that you require to remove and uninstall
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.

What usually makes people to uninstall Adobe Acrobat Reader DC?

It seems that there are many users who have difficulty uninstalling programs like Adobe Acrobat Reader DC from their systems. Some experience issues during uninstallation, whereas other encounter problems after the program is removed.

These are the main reasons why Adobe Acrobat Reader DC is uninstalled by users:

  • The program is not compatible with other installed applications.
  • The program crashes or hangs periodically/frequently.
  • The program is not as good as the user expected.
  • The program is being re-installed (uninstalled and installed again afterwards).
  • The program is regarded by the user and/or some websites as a potentially malicious.
  • The program is not listed in the Windows Settings or Control Panel.
  • After removing the program, some of its related processes still run on the computer.
  • Some traces of the program can still can be found on the computer.
  • Removing process running for a long time and does not come to the end.

Possible problems that can arise during uninstallation of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC

  • The program’s built-in uninstaller does not start or does not operate properly.
  • A file required for the uninstallation to complete could not be run.
  • Due to an error, not all of the files were successfully uninstalled.
  • Another process is preventing the program from being uninstalled.

There could be other causes why users may not be able to uninstall Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. An incomplete uninstallation of a program may cause problems, which is why thorough removal of programs is recommended.

How to uninstall Adobe Acrobat Reader DC completely?


Method 1: Uninstall Adobe Acrobat Reader DC with a third-party uninstaller.

  • 1

    Download and install Revo Uninstaller Pro - 30 days fully functional trial version

  • 2

    Start Revo Uninstaller Pro and open the module "Logs Database"

    screenshot of logs database
  • 3

    In the Search field type "Adobe Acrobat Reader DC" and you will see all logs of "Adobe Acrobat Reader DC" in the database compatible with your Windows Version.

  • 4

    Select the appropriate log by version from the list and press the "Uninstall" button from the toolbar

    screenshot of logs uninstall
  • 5

    You will see few popping up windows showing the download and import of the log to your Revo Uninstaller Pro and then the main Uninstall dialog that shows the progress of the uninstall of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.

Method 2: Uninstall Adobe Acrobat Reader DC via Apps and Features/Programs and Features.

  • 1

    Open the Start Menu and type Apps and Features

    screenshot of apps and features
  • 2

    Look for Adobe Acrobat Reader DC in the list and click on it. The next step is to click on uninstall, so you can initiate the uninstallation.

    screenshot of apps and features

Method 3: Uninstall Adobe Acrobat Reader DC with its uninstaller.exe.

Most of the computer programs have uninstall.exe or uninst000.exe in their installation folders. You need to execute these files in order to start the uninstallation process. Here are the steps:

  • 1

    Go to the installation folder of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. Most of the times it is located in C:\Programs files or C:\Program files(x86)

  • 2

    Locate uninstall.exe or uninst000.exe

    screenshot of uninstall.exe
  • 3

    Double click the file to start the uninstallation process.

Method 4: Uninstall String with Run

  • 1

    Hold the Windows + R keys to open the Run command.

    screenshot of run command
  • 2

    this uninstallation string
    MsiExec.exe /I{AC76BA86-7AD7-1033-7B44-AC0F074E4100}

    and paste it in the Run command window and click OK.

  • 3

    Follow the instructions to complete the uninstallation.

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Available logs

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC 17.0 on Windows 7 64-bit

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC 17.0 on Windows 7 32-bit

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC 17.0 on Windows 10 64-bit

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC 17.0 on Windows 10 32-bit

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