Adobe Acrobat on Windows 8.1

Anonymous
2014-02-12T14:54:24+00:00

Installed adobe acrobat 7.0 pro on windows 8.1 machine. Everything seemed to install correctly but when I try launching the program i get a message:

Acrobat.exe - application error

The applicalication was unable to start correctly (0xc00000fd). Click OK to close the application.

Please help!

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Anonymous
2014-02-27T14:20:17+00:00

I have just waded through all of those updates 1 at a time and if you un-install KB2917929 it will solve the problem. Believe it or not Microsoft call it a compatibility update!!!!

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-11-09T02:40:04+00:00

    I tried the update removal, but that didn't work and I got the same message.  Any more ideas?  I need help!

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-10-07T19:19:55+00:00

    This was the right solution - I installed 7.0 two times and deinstalles - always the same error.

    I didn't find the KB... .

    I used the hint mit disconnecting the Microsoft account - and everythink works.

    Thanks a lot

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-09-13T20:23:33+00:00

    ARIELIL, I've done exactly what you suggested, went to the appropriate website on your post and everything was working until it asks for your "Product Key". How do you get around this step to complete the setup process?

    Your post is detailed below

    Find it free at http://www.techspot.com/downloads/4683-adobe-acrobat-8.html,,  install it in Compatible mode for XP service pack 3.  The only snag I had was that it needed adobePdf.dll file in the middle of the installation which did not cause a problem since the installation simply paused until I found the file and then continued flawlessly.. which you will have to browse for in your windows folder stored on the pc.   Once in the windows folder look for " Syswow64"  It will be in there.  I successfully installed on 8.1,

    Good luck and beware of future updates!

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-09-07T11:51:03+00:00

    Thanks! It works.

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