{"id":53637,"date":"2022-05-31T18:47:48","date_gmt":"2022-05-31T18:47:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/faq\/frequent-question-how-to-uninstall-adobe-reader-on-mac\/"},"modified":"2022-05-31T18:47:48","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T18:47:48","slug":"frequent-question-how-to-uninstall-adobe-reader-on-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/faq\/frequent-question-how-to-uninstall-adobe-reader-on-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequent question: How to uninstall adobe reader on mac?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> From the Dock, click the Launchpad icon, then type <strong>Adobe<\/strong> Acrobat Reader DC into the Search box. Hover the cursor over the target app&#8217;s icon when it appears, then press and hold until the icon jiggles. Then, in the app icon, click the Delete.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, how do I uninstall <strong>Adobe<\/strong> Reader? <\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Close Acrobat\/<strong>Reader<\/strong> and all open web browser windows.<\/li>\n<li>Select the Start button at the bottom left of your screen.<\/li>\n<li>Type Control Panel, then press Enter.<\/li>\n<li>Select Programs and Features.<\/li>\n<li>Select Acrobat or Adobe <strong>Reader<\/strong>, then <strong>Uninstall<\/strong>\/Change.<\/li>\n<li>Select Yes to confirm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>As many you asked, what happens if I <strong>uninstall<\/strong> Adobe Acrobat <strong>Reader<\/strong> DC? Uninstalling does not affect any of the PDF files you have on your computer. Of course, you might not be able to open them unless you install some other PDF viewer, though. Don&#8217;t install again. That&#8217;s not needed when you renew.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, should I remove <strong>Adobe<\/strong> Reader? Adobe Reader isn&#8217;t just unnecessary. The PDF tool has a history of being an application you wouldn&#8217;t want on your system. Adobe Reader carries a certain reputation from being heavy and sluggish to a long series of security flaws. For many users, Adobe Reader is simply overkill for reading PDF documents.<\/p>\n<p>Likewise, how do I completely uninstall Adobe Acrobat <strong>Reader<\/strong> DC? <iframe style=\"margin-top:25px;width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UVAWZMiO1rQ\"><\/iframe>In a nutshell, both the software applications are essential for viewing, printing, and searching through PDF documents, except the Adobe Acrobat is a more advanced version of the Reader with an extra ability to create, manipulate and edit PDF document.<\/p>\n<h2>What happens if I delete Adobe?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>When you delete your account, you lose access to Adobe apps and services, including any files in the cloud. Deleting your account is permanent, and data loss is irretrievable. Note: You can&#8217;t delete your account if you&#8217;re the contract owner of an Adobe teams account. You will first need to change the contract owner.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I use Adobe Reader on my Mac?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Select the PDF and click File, then Get Info.<\/li>\n<li>Choose the application you want to use to view the PDF.<\/li>\n<li>Click Open.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I make Adobe Reader not my default on Mac?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Select any PDF file from Finder. Control-click to open the menu.  <\/li>\n<li>Choose Get Info from the menu that opens.  <\/li>\n<li>From the Open with: section in the new window that opens, select your preferred application, such as Adobe Reader or Preview.  <\/li>\n<li>Click the Change All button.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How can I open a PDF without Adobe?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>After making Google Chrome as the default application for opening PDF files, go to the desired PDF file and double click on it. This will open the PDF file in Google Chrome.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I know which Adobe Reader I have?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>In the Adobe Acrobat Reader menu, select Help menu, and select About Adobe Acrobat Reader.<\/li>\n<li>The Adobe Acrobat Reader version information will be displayed in a pop-up window.<\/li>\n<li>Click in the pop-up window to close it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Does Microsoft Office include Adobe?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft and Adobe are extending their close partnership this week with the integration of Adobe PDF services into Office 365. Adobe&#8217;s PDF services will be available from the ribbon inside web versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How can I disable Adobe?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>To disable the Adobe Reader plug-in in your browser, try this: Firefox 3 and above: Go to &#8220;Tools -> Add-ons -> Plugins&#8221;. Select the Adobe Acrobat entry and click &#8220;Disable&#8221;. IE8 and above: Go to &#8220;Tools -> Internet Options -> Programs -> Manage Add-Ons.&#8221; Select each Adobe PDF\/Reader\/Acrobat entry and click &#8220;Disable&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Can I delete Adobe Creative Cloud on Mac?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Uninstall the Creative Cloud desktop app on macOS Extract the contents of the zipped file. Double-click the installer file Creative Cloud Uninstaller. app. Depending upon your security settings, you may receive a warning to open the uninstaller from the mounted DMG file.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Do I need Adobe on my Mac?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>No, as long as you get and update it by manually visiting Adobe&#8217;s website instead of following any prompts. Simply having it installed probably isn&#8217;t going to slow down your system any more than any other plug-in if it&#8217;s not being used.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Why is Adobe Reader not working on my Mac?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Apple Safari Make sure that Enable JavaScript is selected. Make sure that Enable JavaScript is selected in the Safari Security Preferences tab. Go to the Reader download page, and try downloading Reader again. For step-by-step instructions, see Install Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | Mac OS.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Is there an Adobe Reader for Mac?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The complete PDF productivity solution, compatible with Windows, Mac, and all device types and operating systems. Edit, convert, share, and sign PDF files anywhere, anytime.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What is the default PDF reader for Mac?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>The default PDF viewer is Preview on Mac computers, but you can switch this to another viewer, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader, at any time.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I change the default program for PDF on Mac?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Find a PDF file.<\/li>\n<li>Right-tap (Control key + click) on the PDF.  <\/li>\n<li>When the Get Info window appears, expand the Open with section right above Preview.<\/li>\n<li>Select where it currently says Preview as the default application.  <\/li>\n<li>Pick the desired application.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I change my default reader?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Click on the Start button and select the Settings cog.<\/li>\n<li>In the Windows Settings display, select Apps.<\/li>\n<li>The Set Default Programs window will open.<\/li>\n<li>Under the list of programs on the left, click on Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.<\/li>\n<li>Choose Set this program as default.<\/li>\n<li>Select OK.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Do I have to have Adobe Reader?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Adobe Reader isn&#8217;t just unnecessary. The PDF tool has a history of being an application you wouldn&#8217;t want on your system. Adobe Reader carries a certain reputation from being heavy and sluggish to a long series of security flaws. For many users, Adobe Reader is simply overkill for reading PDF documents.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From the Dock, click the Launchpad icon, then type Adobe Acrobat Reader DC into the Search box. Hover the cursor over the target app&#8217;s icon when it appears, then press and hold until the icon jiggles. Then, in the app icon, click the Delete. Additionally, how do I uninstall Adobe Reader? 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