Adobe Reader Updates Fail - Always. Why?

No Adobe Reader has ever updated successfully on any computer I have ever owned. Other parties' product updates invariably succeed. To update, I must completely uninstall Adobe Reader and re-install from scratch. I have this problem only with this product. Moreover, Adobe Reader updates have never worked on any computer I have ever owned, bar none.
Why just Adobe Reader?

Are you talking about updates or upgrades. Upgrades require the download of the new version, typically uninstall of the old version, and then the install of the new version. If updates, just what errors are you getting? Just saying it does not work does not help us help you. You might also ask in the Reader forum.

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    You are viewing videos with Adobe Reader???
    Please tell us exactly what you are trying to view, and the full and exact error message you get.  A screenshot may help: https://forums.adobe.com/thread/1070933

  • Adobe Reader Update Fails

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    Try doing the Update from the HELP TAB in the Reader program window...
    That was the only way it worked for me...
    If you try to update from the Pop Up telling you Available Updates it does not work...
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    am trying to update adobe reader 9.4.6 to the latest version on my mac book pro. Am able to download the updtae to 10. whatever and proceed with installation. At the step where I am asked to choose the adobe reader file, I select the file and then the process stops and I get a message that installation has failed and i am to contact the software manufacturer.

    I figured it out. Thanks!
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    Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2012 04:54:45 -0600
    From: [email protected]
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    Subject: Help with Adobe Reader update installation on mac book pro
        Re: Help with Adobe Reader update installation on mac book pro
        created by Nikhil.Gupta in Adobe Reader - View the full discussion
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  • Adobe Reader Updater download

    I keep getting a message that a new version of Adobe Reader Updater is available. I don't want to download from the Updater message itself, instead would like to download directly from Adobe downloads, wherever that might be. I've been scouring their site and can't find it anywhere.
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    Thanks Niel,
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  • Adobe Reader Updates and Flash Plugin for Reader.

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    Acrobat & Reader (forum & links to docs): http://forums.adobe.com/community/acrobat/acrobat_enterprise_install

  • How can I script Adobe Reader updates using vbScript, PowerShell or C#?

    I would like to script Adobe Reader updates using vbScript, PowerShell or C#, are there any Adobe API calls I use to do this.  There are several different version that I support and auto update is not an option. I do updates at a specific time of the month. I would like to write a script that would download and install the update for the currently installed version of Adobe Reader (32 or 64 bit) for the version of the OS (32 or 64bit). I can detect the OS version and the Adobe version.  I can download updates but I do not want to hard code anything

    Sabian is correct.
    Most admins download the updates from the ftp site and push via AIP, GPO, SCCM, or some other method whenever it makes sense for them.
    Ben

  • How do I delete "You can't open the application Adobe Reader Updater Helper because PowerPC..."

    How do I delete "You can't open the application Adobe Reader Updater Helper because PowerPC applications are no longer supported." I have Mac w/ Lion and this message pops-up constantly. I would like to stop it from poping up? Any suggestions?

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  • I keep getting Error Message 1602 whenever I attempt to download Adobe Reader update on Windows 8

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    <span style="font-size: 10pt;">I keep getting Error Message 1602 whenever I try to download Adobe Reader update on Windows 8, What to do?</span>
    <span style="font-size: 10pt;"></span>
    [email address removed]

    Hi waterproof sleep
    Please see the below KB Doc : http://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/kb/error-1602-update-acrobat-reader.html
    Or download the update manually from the below link and install them ...
    http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/product.jsp?platform=windows&product=10

  • Adobe Reader Updater has been 'downloading' for over a week now...it is preventing me from signing out and closing my mini Mac, can't close down.  The window will not close ever, just keeps spinning around...help!

    How can I stop the 'Adobe Reader Update' from constantly trying to download?  It's been over a week now, preventing me from signing out of my computer and other issues too. Can you help please? thanks!

    Hi! The version is OS X 10 8 5...not sure what that means lol but it makes a difference obviously! 
    I did what  you said now and it has worked, thanks so very much for getting back to me.  I really appreciate your help!!
    Can I ask you questions in the future or do I just do that through the forum?\
    Thanks again, Jennie 
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