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Re: Adobe Reader 8.0 for Vista won't install
"uvbogden" wrote:
> I'm convinced that trying to download and install an update over the older
> version can lead to corruption of the install producing any number of error
> messages and non-functioning of the program or failure of the new install and
> corruption of the older version as well.
>
> In order to install a new or different version of an application type, often
> the existing application or program has to be completely uninstalled first.
> The Windows Uninstall program is less than optimum at doing this and
> frequently leaves remnant files and folders or registry entries of the
> uninstalled program on your computer. Some software companies provide an
> uninstall tool on their support website (i.e. AdobeFlash, Norton, McAfee)
> which can help with this process, but often even these special uninstaller
> tools leave remnants of the program on your computer that can block or
> degrade the installation of the new program. You can further clean up your
> computer manually as outlined in the following tutorial:
>
> http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/87249-unable-install-latest-version-program-vista.html
>
> I have since found and used a program called "Smarty Uninstaller" that does
> an even better job of uninstalling programs, even tough ones like McAfee and
> Norton. You scan your computer and the program identifies all the programs
> on your computer, listing those that have their own uninstaller program and
> those that are only remnants of a program. First you click for it to use the
> program's uninstaller, and then when it’s finished, Smarty UI identifies any
> program remnants and will then uninstall the remnants (from files and folders
> to registry entries). For Smarty UI (free trial period) or alternative
> uninstaller Revo (free) see links below:
>
> http://www.winnertweak.com/uninstaller/
> http://www.revouninstaller.com/
>
> After running the uninstaller program of your choice I recommend using the
> Windows Installer Cleanup Utility to finish off the uninstallation. This
> program is available at the following link:
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;290301
>
> Once the program you're interested in is completely uninstalled, you can
> then do a clean install of the new version without problems. Download Adobe
> Reader without the Download Manager from this site (this gets around the UAC
> on/off concern):
>
> ftp://ftp.adobe.com/pub/adobe/reader/win/8.x/8.1/enu/AdbeRdr810_en_US.exe
>
> If all this fails, you can do a clean reinstall of your OS or switch to
> another PDF reader like Foxit:
>
> http://www.foxitsoftware.com/
>
>
> "Richard Urban" wrote:
>
> > You may have a corrupted download. Download the file again, direct from
> > www.adobe.com and try to install using the new file.
> >
> > --
> >
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Richard Urban
> > Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
> > (For email, remove the obvious from my address)
> >
> >
> >
> > "dave" <dave@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:EE042B72-68BA-425E-93C4-DEDD19D11074@microsoft.com...
> > >i have made sure uac is on and i have run Explorer as adminisrstrator and
> > >get
> > > a error message"PAC320_EN_US.EXE" do you know what this is.
> > > --
> > > Thanks dave
> > >
> > >
> > > "Richard Urban" wrote:
> > >
> > >> Turn UAC **ON** to install Acrobat Reader 8.1.0
> > >>
> > >> --
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Regards,
> > >>
> > >> Richard Urban
> > >> Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
> > >> (For email, remove the obvious from my address)
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> "dave" <dave@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > >> news:4AB95FCA-3A5D-4B7A-A12F-E7AA7B5E7114@microsoft.com...
> > >> >i have just updated to adobe 8.1 and vista has kicked the program out
> > >> >and i
> > >> > can not install it again have moved over to foxit instead
> > >> >
> > >> > "Greg" wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> >> 1. Ran as Administrator
> > >> >> 2. Receive message that says "Temp drive is full [ it's not ] and/or
> > >> >> check
> > >> >> you have write privileges."
> > >> >> 3. I have UAC turned off in msconfig and C;/ drive is set to
> > >> >> everyone.
> > >> >>
> > >> >> What to do?
> > >> >>
> > >> >>
> > >> >>
> > >> >>
> > >>
> > >>
> >
> >
I have my UAC on but Acrobat8 wouldn't install on my laptop but Foxit Reader
is fine and it is easier to install, no problems.
"uvbogden" wrote:
> I'm convinced that trying to download and install an update over the older
> version can lead to corruption of the install producing any number of error
> messages and non-functioning of the program or failure of the new install and
> corruption of the older version as well.
>
> In order to install a new or different version of an application type, often
> the existing application or program has to be completely uninstalled first.
> The Windows Uninstall program is less than optimum at doing this and
> frequently leaves remnant files and folders or registry entries of the
> uninstalled program on your computer. Some software companies provide an
> uninstall tool on their support website (i.e. AdobeFlash, Norton, McAfee)
> which can help with this process, but often even these special uninstaller
> tools leave remnants of the program on your computer that can block or
> degrade the installation of the new program. You can further clean up your
> computer manually as outlined in the following tutorial:
>
> http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/87249-unable-install-latest-version-program-vista.html
>
> I have since found and used a program called "Smarty Uninstaller" that does
> an even better job of uninstalling programs, even tough ones like McAfee and
> Norton. You scan your computer and the program identifies all the programs
> on your computer, listing those that have their own uninstaller program and
> those that are only remnants of a program. First you click for it to use the
> program's uninstaller, and then when it’s finished, Smarty UI identifies any
> program remnants and will then uninstall the remnants (from files and folders
> to registry entries). For Smarty UI (free trial period) or alternative
> uninstaller Revo (free) see links below:
>
> http://www.winnertweak.com/uninstaller/
> http://www.revouninstaller.com/
>
> After running the uninstaller program of your choice I recommend using the
> Windows Installer Cleanup Utility to finish off the uninstallation. This
> program is available at the following link:
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;290301
>
> Once the program you're interested in is completely uninstalled, you can
> then do a clean install of the new version without problems. Download Adobe
> Reader without the Download Manager from this site (this gets around the UAC
> on/off concern):
>
> ftp://ftp.adobe.com/pub/adobe/reader/win/8.x/8.1/enu/AdbeRdr810_en_US.exe
>
> If all this fails, you can do a clean reinstall of your OS or switch to
> another PDF reader like Foxit:
>
> http://www.foxitsoftware.com/
>
>
> "Richard Urban" wrote:
>
> > You may have a corrupted download. Download the file again, direct from
> > www.adobe.com and try to install using the new file.
> >
> > --
> >
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Richard Urban
> > Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
> > (For email, remove the obvious from my address)
> >
> >
> >
> > "dave" <dave@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > news:EE042B72-68BA-425E-93C4-DEDD19D11074@microsoft.com...
> > >i have made sure uac is on and i have run Explorer as adminisrstrator and
> > >get
> > > a error message"PAC320_EN_US.EXE" do you know what this is.
> > > --
> > > Thanks dave
> > >
> > >
> > > "Richard Urban" wrote:
> > >
> > >> Turn UAC **ON** to install Acrobat Reader 8.1.0
> > >>
> > >> --
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Regards,
> > >>
> > >> Richard Urban
> > >> Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
> > >> (For email, remove the obvious from my address)
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> "dave" <dave@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> > >> news:4AB95FCA-3A5D-4B7A-A12F-E7AA7B5E7114@microsoft.com...
> > >> >i have just updated to adobe 8.1 and vista has kicked the program out
> > >> >and i
> > >> > can not install it again have moved over to foxit instead
> > >> >
> > >> > "Greg" wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> >> 1. Ran as Administrator
> > >> >> 2. Receive message that says "Temp drive is full [ it's not ] and/or
> > >> >> check
> > >> >> you have write privileges."
> > >> >> 3. I have UAC turned off in msconfig and C;/ drive is set to
> > >> >> everyone.
> > >> >>
> > >> >> What to do?
> > >> >>
> > >> >>
> > >> >>
> > >> >>
> > >>
> > >>
> >
> >
I have my UAC on but Acrobat8 wouldn't install on my laptop but Foxit Reader
is fine and it is easier to install, no problems.