OT: Acrobat Reader not installing...

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	Started by Daniel Carrasco on 2005-09-23 20:04:49
This is quite a ways off topic, but I thought that maybe someone on the forum could help. I'm trying to download Acrobat Reader 6.0.1, considering right now we have a very old version (4.0). I downloaded the program and tried to install it, but my computer won't install it. It gets to the Setup Wizard, then a box pops up that says "Windows Installer". It runs for a couple of seconds, then closes, and nothing is downloaded. Anyone have any clue what to do? I'm running Windows 98SE. That's about all I've got for you. ;-) Sorry. Thanks, Daniel
	Reply 1 by llucyy on 2005-09-23 20:43:50
Maybe you have to un-install the Version 4.0 first, but why we need version 6 I don't know, I still use 4.0 on some PCs and 5.0 on others.
	Reply 2 by Lawrie Pardy on 2005-09-24 00:59:46
G'day Daniel, got a couple of things to try... First, if you check out the steps in my reply to David in reply 1 in article #293 you will find a series of steps that can effectively "health check" your system as it stands and do some obscure repairs. Read and understand the process first, if you are unsure, leave me a note an I'll try to simplify things. I would then go to this location: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;292539 on the microsoft support site and download the latest installer for 9x. If all goes well, you should be right. PS. I just visited the Adobe support site - quick stop only. It seems the current reader is version 7 - perhaps the v6 installer is not working because it can't locate the v6 install set on the adobe site, or have you downloaded the full install? Lawrie
	Reply 3 by Daniel Carrasco on 2005-09-24 01:34:19
Thanks for the advice, Lawrie. I've downloaded the Windows Installer and am just about to install it and see if everything goes well. I am NOT going to try the other tip that you gave, as I am notorious for messing things like that up. Our computer recently crashed and we had to re-install Windows 98SE...because of me. I'm not going to take a chance in case I would mess something up. But thanks for the advice, anyway... And llucyy, yes, version 4.0 works fine, I just like the features and look of the newer versions. :-) Thanks, Daniel
	Reply 4 by Daniel Carrasco on 2005-09-24 01:43:33
:-) The Windows Installer worked. :-) Thanks so much, Daniel
	Reply 5 by Lawrie Pardy on 2005-09-24 01:43:35
No worries Daniel, I'll probaly be online for the next hour or so, so please let me know how things go... Lawrie
	Reply 6 by Daniel Carrasco on 2005-09-24 01:44:21
Heh...2 seconds apart? That was neat. Thanks again, Daniel
	Reply 7 by Lawrie Pardy on 2005-09-24 01:44:48
Ha, I posted, refreshed and your post beat me by 2 seconds! Glad it worked OK. Lawrie
	Reply 8 by Lawrie Pardy on 2005-09-24 01:45:47
This is gettin' silly :)
	Reply 9 by Daniel Carrasco on 2005-09-24 01:52:43
Yes, but it's amusing after a tough night. :-) Thanks once again for the help, Daniel
	Reply 10 by Lawrie Pardy on 2005-09-24 01:54:23
Amusing it is. If you've had a tough night, I prescribe a good nights sleep! cul8r Lawrie
	Reply 11 by Mark Wheatley on 2005-09-24 03:42:02
If I was you I wouldn't use Acrobat reader anyway. It is a terrible case of bloatware and litters you disk and registry, and (as a result, presumably) is slow. May I suggest an alternative the excellent Foxit Reader? Its free, small (single 2.5MB file), fast, and can even be run standalone (e.g. from a USB stick) without installation. http://www.foxitsoftware.com/
	Reply 12 by Rob den Heijer on 2005-09-26 04:20:48
I just tried out the Foxit Reader. Excellent! - Starts fast - When in 'hand tool', scrolling works as it should, cursor keys work properly - No problems with skipping from page to page - It's on my stick. Thanks! Rob.