#Removing adobe updater pdf#
#Removing adobe updater update#

In reality, both Reader and Acrobat support the PDF format, in all of its forms, going back to the first version and all of its alternative subsets. I think the fact that the updates take place a lot may have to do with the perception that the program is 'big and bloaty'. In the case of tools like Fireworks, Dreamweaver, Premier Pro, and InDesign many bugs are fixed in subsequent versions which would not be available if updates were disabled. When security vulnerabilities are found, they are almost always patched as soon as possible. These utilities are updated a lot and for good reason.

This is not to say FoxIt is not a good alternative: I simply prefer the feature set of both the Reader and Acrobat. I do not have a problem with any of them, or their updates. As far as bloat is concerned, these tools use a lot of resources when active, but not really when on. I do not have any problems with Adobe Acrobat X or the Adobe CS5 Master Suite. Imagine you have to bring your car daily/ weekly to the workshop for an 'update', no-one would put up with that.ġ0 Years ago software was properly engineered and rarely needed an 'update'! in my startup, or I disabled the bits of software that are purely there for automatic update. Mostly I found/ tried to find alternative software for because I was too annoyed by all this unasked cr. Dreamweaver), Apple, Quicktime and Google updaters,etc

#Removing adobe updater update#

This is also a great occasion to disable all the other update and checking services, like Java update, Java Quick starter, Macromedia licensing service (for i.e. Note that changes will only take effect after a restart. If something doesn't work as it should after disabling, simply redo and tick the boxes again one by one. (unless of course you want it to start up when you start your PC, like I have put there my Backup software and world timer clock) Most software runs still fine when all the start-up items are disabled, as any missing components are simply loaded when you are starting the software manually. If you sort by location and manufacturer you should be able to easily identify the items that are concerning Adobe Software. It may have inserted itself also in the 'Services' panel to start there as well. Un-select the items that are in relation to the Acrobat update manager. In the Start menu select run, type 'msconfig', hit enter (in Win 7 enter it in the search bar) Fair enough if you have other than PDF readers that you are relying on.