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!!!!
Adobe Acrobat on Windows 8.1
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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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2014-03-03T03:42:19+00:00 Thank you!! Worked for me.!!
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2014-02-28T09:43:14+00:00 Thanks, that is the right problem describtion and brings the solution!
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2014-02-27T14:20:54+00:00 Consider installing a free PDF reader which also lets you create PDF files.
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2014-02-24T19:49:40+00:00 Does adobe offer a place to download Acrobat 8, I know with 7.0 adobe directed me to tinyurl.com\CS2 backup for a download since i have an ultrabook and no disc drive.