Get Adobe Reader

 

 

Why You Need Adobe Reader

If I were to create a file on my computer using software XYZ and then I sent it to you or put it onto a Web site, if you did not have software XYZ on your computer, then you would not be able to read my document.

Realistically, we can not all be expected to have a full complement of software on our computers, especially when a single program such as XYZ could cost hundreds of dollars.

Adobe Reader is free. It is available to everyone and it allows everyone to share documents.

If I change the format of my file into one that Adobe Reader can handle, then you will be able to open and read my document. PDF (Portable Document Format) is the universal language of computer files and it is precisely PDFs that Adobe Reader can open.

  • A tremendous amount of information on the World Wide Web is only available as PDF.
  • Many people send their attachments in the form of PDF.
  • If you are keep informed then you need to be able to open PDFs.
  • Therefore, you need Adobe Reader.

 

How to Install Adobe Reader

    Adobe Reader is a large file.

  • On a very high speed connection it could take less than a minute to download.
  • On a high speed connection it could take a few minutes to download.
  • If you have a dial-up connection it will take a very long time. Unfortunately it could take hours. So, even though Adobe Reader is a “must”. It just might not be practical for you to download it to your computer.

1. Go to www.adobe.com  and click on “Get Adobe Reader”.

 

2. You will then be taken to another window which could contain options to install Google Toolbar and Photoshop Album Starter. If you do not want either of these options then you should click on the little check box to remove the checkmark. I recommend that you do remove the checkmarks.

 

3. Now click on “Download now”

 

4. You will probably see the bar below at the top of your screen.

Click on the spot that states, “Click here”

 

5. Next you will see the image below:

You should click on “Install ActiveX Control.

 

6. On the image below that will appear next, click on “Install”.

 

7.  The window below which will show you the progress of the downloading.

 

8. Once the downloading is finished you will see the window below which will show you the installation progress.

9. Finally, you will be notified that Adobe Reader is installed.

10. Now that you have Adobe Reader on your computer, you will automatically open PDF attachments and PDF files on Web pages, simply by clicking on the file.