Windows 10: How can I install Acrobat Reader DC

I have a perpetual license for Adobe Acrobat X Pro installed on my computer. It is old, but it allows me to create and edit pdf files. I attempted to install Acrobat Reader from the downloaded Acrobat Reader installation file and it refused to install unless I remove my existing Acrobat X Pro app, which I am loathe to do because Adobe would then force me to buy a new annual license if I wanted to edit pdf files. Is there any way around Adobe's greed?

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Adobe Acrobat Reader DC

Operating system is Windows 10 Pro, Every time I open Acrobat Reader DC I get the following message:

"Windows - Application Error, The application was unable to start correctly (0xc0000022) Click OK to Close the application"

I am unable to uninstall Acrobat reader DC as it does not show listed in the "Apps & Features"

how can I uninstall this program?

thanks

 

Can't change default app from Acrobat Reader DC to Acrobat


VICTORY AT LAST!!!!
The solution turns out to be installing Reader XI in lieu of Reader DC. Reader XI at can be found at:
Adobe - Download Adobe Acrobat Reader. Although the page title is Adobe Reader DC Distribution you can select "Reader 11.1.10 English for Windows" in the Step 3 dropdown. The downloaded install file is "AdobeRe11010_en_US.exe".

During the installation a dialogue box allows you to decide if it becomes the default pdf handler.



This option is not available with Reader DC.
During the installation of Reader XI the pdf file association is changed to Edge so you'll need to change it back to Acrobat 9.5. That's it all done. Just remember not to accept and upgrade to Reader DC in the future.

 

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