
The update service was running, but Reader DC would briefly open two processes, then terminate those processes shortly after attempting to open the program directly or when trying to open a PDF.

I am running win10 pro, and running the latest version of Reader. This is overkill, but I've had this problem recur a few times and have managed to fix it, at least for the time being. You may also disable any security software for temporary basis.

If you still experience any issue, please create a test user profile with full admin rights or enable the hidden admin account and install Adobe Reader and check.

Download the setup of the latest version of Adobe Reader from Adobe - Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Distribution.Reboot the machine once, then use Acrobat cleaner tool to remove any corrupt or conflicting installation files or leftover from previously install Adobe Reader Download Adobe Reader and Acrobat Cleaner Tool - Adobe Labs.I am sorry for the trouble you had with Adobe Reader, please try the following steps mentioned below and let us know how it goes: No other program on my computer has ceased to function, only Adobe Reader. So I know they are not corrupt.īut I would like to use Adobe Reader again. There is also an Adobe LM Service listed as Manual Startup type.įrustrated, I loaded a program called PDF Viewer Plus, and that works to open the PDF's. So are Adobe Genuine Monitor Service and Adobe Genuine Software Integrity Service. Under Windows Services, Adobe Acrobat Update Service is Running and set to Automatic. I checked and Adobe Reader is the default app to open PDF files. I tried using a Adobe Reader repair tool, rebooting, reinstalling Adobe Reader I tried simply uninstalling Adobe Reader myself and downloading it again and installing it, it still does not work. I removed the Windows 10 update, and took my computer back to a restore point before Adobe Reader stopped working, but it still won't. If I click on a PDF file it will not open Reader either.

After a recent Windows update, Adobe Acrobat Reader DC will no longer open when I click on the icon, nor open when I right click and run as administrator.
