[Simply Computers] Re: Getting rid of Adobe Reader

 

Uninstalling Reader may not have uninstalled the Update Manager which resides in a different folder.

Try this:

remove Updater.api from C:\Program Files\Adobe\Acrobat 8.0\Acrobat\plug_ins

which was originally posted here:

http://www.megaleecher.net/Disable_Adobe_Auto_Updater

rogerX

--- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "emailshere" <emailshere@...> wrote:
>
> Abobe Reader just won't go away. I got tired of the nearly constant update
> reminders, so I downloaded and installed Nitro PDF Reader (works great) and
> attempted to uninstall Adobe. When that didn't work the usual way (Add and
> Remove Programs), I used Revo Uninstaller and thought it was gone, but
> today, I got the Adobe update reminder again. Adobe Reader 9.4.3 still
> appears on my Programs list, but there is no longer a Remove button. Also
> on the list are Adobe Air, Adobe Flash Player 10 Plugin, and Adobe Flash
> Player 11 ActiveX. Those I'm keeping.
>
> How can I make Adobe Reader stop pestering me?
>
> Some members may recommend CCleaner, but I'd prefer not to use that -- last
> time I used it, it wiped out something I needed (sorry, don't remember what
> exactly; was a couple years ago; decided I didn't like the program).
>
> Thanks, SB
> WinXP
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

__._,_.___

Reply to sender | Reply to group | Reply via web post | Start a New Topic

Messages in this topic (4)

Recent Activity:

• New Members 17

Visit Your Group

Visit Simply Computers Tech Support Group and Helpdesk (24x7). Providing 100% free Computer Tech Support since 1999. With over 12,000 members Simply Computers is one of the largest and most active Tech Support Forums on the Internet.
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/simplycomputers2

MARKETPLACE

Stay on top of your group activity without leaving the page you're on - Get the Yahoo! Toolbar now.

Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use

.

__,_._,___