How do I uninstall Acrobat Reader 7?

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How do I uninstall Acrobat Reader 7?

Hi there folks. I'm trying to find an uninstall for Acrobat Reader 7 because I really don't like it but I can't find one. Is there one or a procedure? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

iMac 24 - | 2.16Ghz Core 2 Duo | 2GB RAM, Mac OS X (10.4.7), I bought a Mac. Now I hate a Windows.

Posted on Nov 26, 2006 11:25 AM

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baltwo

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Nov 26, 2006 11:58 AM in response to ridergroov

Just drag the Adobe Reader folder to the trash and delete it.

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ridergroov Author

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Nov 26, 2006 1:42 PM in response to baltwo

Yeah but isn't there going to be a bunch of leftover crap in my system?

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Király

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Nov 26, 2006 1:44 PM in response to baltwo

It's not as simple as trashing Reader. The Reader installer puts stuff all over that could potentially interfere with your other programs. One item prevents Safari from using the Preview engine to display online PDFs. Even if you trash Reader this file will remain. Delete it manually:

/Library/Internet Plug-ins/AdobePDFViewer.plugin

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ridergroov Author

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Nov 26, 2006 3:54 PM in response to Király

Yeah I knew it was more involved than that. Still looking for a procedure or an uninstaller package. Thanks.

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Nov 26, 2006 4:55 PM in response to ridergroov

"Still looking for a procedure"

As already alluded to..there is no procedure other than trashing the app. and any related files.

If you are still unsure, you should post your question on the Adobe discussion boards: http://www.adobe.com/go/gntraysupp_forumshome

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baltwo

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Nov 26, 2006 7:33 PM in response to Templeton Peck

OK, I forgot one item: /Library/Internet Plug-ins/AdobePDFViewer.plugin. Trash that in addition to the app and you should be good to go. I don't recall anything else Reader installs, unlike other Adobe apps.

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mkkeesee

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Dec 10, 2006 7:00 PM in response to ridergroov

I have found this procedure (linked below) to work very well for me. Before you begin, however, open the Acrobat Reader preferences and uncheck the option to display PDF in browser using Adobe Reader under the "Internet" category. I hope this helps.
- Keith K.

http://www.adobe.com/support/techdocs/329129.html

iBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.8) 1 GB RAM

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