If you have Acrobat Reader DC or Acrobat DC installed on your computer, skip to the next 2 Set Acrobat Reader DC or Acrobat DC as the default PDF owner.
You could be wondering “Why is my Adobe Acrobat not launching?”
It is possible that the Acrobat preferences have been configured in such a way that they are interfering with certain elements of the operating system due to which the application is not launching. Therefore, in this step, we will be reinitializing all Acrobat preferences to default.
This begs the inquiry “Why is my Adobe Acrobat not opening on Windows 10?”
Windows updates and upgrades may affect Acrobat settings and cause incorrect startup. Adobe software is connected with many modules and applications in the background, such as default programs. Every time Windows ran an update, it probably broke Acrobat and Adobe Reader. Edit the compatibility settings and rights, then check the changes.
Why can’t I open files in Adobe Reader or acrobat?
Possible factors that prevent you from opening files in Adobe Reader or Acrobat: There is no PDF reader installed on the computer. The Acrobat or Adobe Reader itself is out of date. The Acrobat or Adobe Reader application is damaged. The Acrobat or Adobe won’t open due to certain reasons. The PDF files are not created by Adobe programs.
Acrobat is outdated, damaged or the installation was damaged. PDF files created using third-party software are questionable or damaged. Protected mode in Adobe adds an additional layer of security that blocks operation. Adobe software requires administrative rights to run the application.
How to fix Adobe Acrobat Reader DC not opening on startup?
On Mac: open Finder -> locate and select your PDF file -> click File -> choose Get Info -> expand the Open with category -> choose Adobe Acrobat Reader DC or Adobe Acrobat DC -> click on the Change All button. Fix 2: disable Protected Mode at startup.
Or, there could be compatibility issues at play. A corrupt Adobe Acrobat Reader DC installation can also prevent the program from launching on your desktop. Thankfully, several fixes can help you get Acrobat Reader DC up and running again. Let’s dig in and check them out. Try running Acrobat Reader DC with elevated rights.