Windows 10: Program "setup" requires Adobe Reader DC but doesn't recognize it already installed.

A program "setup" requires Adobe Reader DC but doesn't recognize it already being installed and the default.

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Adobe Reader not opening

I re-installed Adobe Reader DC. It worked for a few hours and then stopped working.

Windows diagnostics said the program is incompatible.

What should I try next?

 

Adobe Reader not opening

Hi Albert,

Thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

I suggest you to uninstall and reinstall Adobe Reader DC
and check if it fixes the issue. Follow the steps below to uninstall
Adobe Reader DC:

• 
  Press Windows key + X.
  
• 
  Click on Programs and Features.
  
• 
  Look for Adobe Reader DC
  and right click on it and click on uninstall.
  
• 
  Reboot the computer after uninstall is complete and try to reinstall them.
  

Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.

 

How to install Adobe Reader DC, on your Windows Ten PC

Make sure all previous Adobe Readers, are removed from your PC. Go to control panel and uninstall the program.

Next install Adobe Reader DC from this link: Adobe - Download Adobe Acrobat Reader DC

Save the file to your download folder. Make sure you follow each step as the tutorial takes you through the download process. Once the download is complete you can now double click on the file and download the Adobe Reader onto your PC.

Now restart your PC. Once the restart is completed, you will need to go to Window Settings.

Open the Apps Icon, then set defaults by app. You should see your Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.

Select open manage.

Each file type you will need to select Adobe Acrobat Reader DC as your default reader.

Once you have completed these steps, Adobe Reader, will be the default reader on your PC.