Adobe Acrobat XI Pro and Standard software

Welcome to the Adobe Acrobat XI Pro and Adobe Acrobat XI Standard ReadMe,
which contains essential information on Adobe Acrobat products. ReadMe items that
apply to all products do not specify the product name. For Adobe Acrobat XI product
support information see http://www.adobe.com/go/acrobat_support

System Requirements

Acrobat XI Pro for Windows requires the following:

1.3 Gigahertz or faster processor

Microsoft Windows XP with SP 3 for 32 bit (with SP 2 for 64-bit); Windows
Server 2003 R2 (32 bit and 64 bit); Windows Server 2008 or 2008 R2 (32 bit
and 64 bit); Windows 7 (32 bit and 64 bit); Windows 8 (32 bit and 64 bit)
512 MB of installed RAM (1 GB recommended)
1.9 GB of available hard disk space (Note: The installer creates temporary files
during installation so the actual hard disk space required at that time is greater
than the value listed.)
1,024 x 768 screen resolution
Internet Explorer 7, 8, 9, 10; Firefox (ESR); Chrome
DVD-ROM drive, if installing from a DVD
Video hardware acceleration optional
For Windows Server 2003 SP2 and Windows XP SP2 for 64-bit, Microsoft Hot Fix KB-
930627 is required. See:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/930627

Acrobat XI Standard for Windows requires the following:

1.3 Gigahertz or faster processor

Microsoft Windows XP with SP 3 for 32 bit (with SP 2 for 64-bit); Windows
Server 2003 R2 (32 bit and 64 bit); Windows Server 2008 or 2008 R2 (32 bit
and 64 bit); Windows 7 (32 bit and 64 bit); Windows 8 (32 bit and 64 bit)
512 MB of installed RAM (1 GB recommended)
1.5 GB of available hard disk space (Note: The installer creates temporary files
during installation so the actual hard disk space required at that time is greater
than the value listed.)
1,024 x 768 screen resolution
Internet Explorer 7, 8, 9, 10; Firefox (Extended Support Release); Chrome
DVD-ROM drive, if installing from a DVD
 Video hardware acceleration optional
For Windows Server 2003 SP2 and Windows XP SP2 for 64 bit, Microsoft Hot Fix KB-
930627 is required. See:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/930627

Installation Instructions

Use the following instructions to install new software or to upgrade from a previous
version. If you are installing an upgrade, you may be required to provide proof of
ownership.

To install Acrobat XI in Windows

1. Restart Windows and turn off any antivirus software.

2. Connect the machine to the Internet.

3. Start the installation:

If you purchased Acrobat on a DVD, insert the DVD.
If you purchased Acrobat as a download, download your package to a location on
your hard disk drive.

Adobe recommends you back up your download package, preferably to a DVD before
installing the software. When you double-click on the .exe to decompress it:

For Windows XP operating systems,

<system drive>:\Documents and Settings\<user>\Desktop\Adobe Acrobat XI folder is

created on the desktop.

For Windows 7 and 8 operating systems,

<system drive>:\users\<user name>\Desktop\Adobe Acrobat XI folder is created on the

desktop.

When ready to install, open the Adobe Acrobat XI folder and double-click setup.exe

In the Adobe Acrobat XI setup dialog box, select a language and click OK. Be sure to
select the language that you purchased. Click Next on the Adobe Acrobat XI Setup
screen. The installer computes disc space requirements and checks for previous versions.
If a previous version of the same Acrobat product is found, press Continue to uninstall it.

4. The setup screen requests you to enter your name, organization, and serial number. If
you are using the product in Trial mode or have purchased a subscription (Pro only) you
do not need to enter a serial number. If you will be entering a serial number, be sure the
machine is connected to the internet since on-line serial number validation will be done.
Note: Installing in Trial mode allows you to use the software for the Trial period of 30
days from first launch.

5. Enter the serial number for your copy of the program. The serial number for
individually licensed purchases is located on the outside of the DVD case, or on the
receipt page for ESD (electronic software delivery) purchases made through the Adobe
Store. You can also locate the serial number for individually licensed ESD purchases in
your online order history at http://www.adobe.com. The serial number for purchases
made through the Adobe Licensing Website is available in your record at
http://licensing.adobe.com.

6. Click Next in the Adobe License Activation screen. Activation is an anonymous

series of simple and quick steps completed by the software. For more information on
product activation, visit the Adobe website at: http://www.adobe.com/go/activation/

7. Select an installation type:

Typical (Default is Typical) installs the program files for Acrobat, Acrobat
Distiller, PDFMaker, the Adobe PostScript printer driver for your system,
standard plug-ins, and accessories.
Complete installs all Acrobat XI features and requires the most disk space.
Custom lets you specify which components to install.

Note: For a description of a component, select Custom, and click Next. Then select a
component to see its description. Click Back to return to selecting a type of installation if
you do not want to continue with a custom installation.

Click Next. Change the installation directory (if desired), else the default directory is
visible and Click Next.

8. Click Install and installation now proceeds. If there are processes running that
conflict with the installation, the installer will prompt you to stop these processes before
you can continue the installation. Close the process and click in the installer to continue
the installation.

9. The last dialog is Setup Completed. Click Finish and now Acrobat can be
launched.

10. On launch, accept the end user license agreement to allow you to use the software.

11. If you entered a serial number during installation, please see step 12 below. If you are
using Acrobat in Trial mode or for a subscription (Pro only), the Sign In Required screen
appears. On the Sign In Required screen select Sign in now. On the Sign In screen,
enter your Adobe ID credentials. If you dont have an Adobe ID click on Create an
Adobe ID, provide the details as asked. Then, click on Create. Follow the instructions on
the screen to complete the creation process. Click Sign In. Acrobat should now be
usable.

12. If you entered a serial number during installation, the Register screen appears. On the
Register screen enter your Adobe ID credentials. If you dont have an Adobe ID click on
Create an Adobe ID, provide the details as asked. Then, click on Create. Follow the
instructions on the screen to complete the Adobe ID creation and registration process.
You can optionally press Skip. IMPORTANT: You must be connected to the internet to
activate your copy of the software. Activating your copy is required within 30 days. After
30 days the software will stop working.

To uninstall Acrobat XI in Windows

1. Before uninstalling Acrobat XI please Deactivate the product. To do this, select Help >
Deactivate Then, to uninstall, launch the Control Panel and from it select Add or
Remove Programs.

2. From the list of applications that appears, highlight Acrobat XI and press the
Remove/Uninstall button.

3. A dialog appears asking for confirmation to remove Acrobat. Choose Yes to uninstall
the product.

Registration

When you start Acrobat, Acrobat prompts you to sign-in and register your software.
You must register to receive technical support.

Legal Notices
This product integrates with online services that require an Internet connection and
agreement to applicable terms of use and privacy policies (available at
www.adobe.com/go/terms). Adobe online services (a) are available only to users age 13
and older; (b) are not available in all countries or languages, (c) may be discontinued
without notice; and (d) may be subject to registration requirements, additional fees, or
subscription charges.

For updates to system requirements, visit http://www.adobe.com/go/acrobat_system_reqs

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