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This article is for those installing and using Adobe Reader for the first time, whether they are studentStudents, faculty, or staff, on a Mac.

Installation Instructions

To and staff can install Adobe Reader :

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for Mac computers. 

  1. Navigate to the Adobe Acrobat Reader

    install

    installation page

    at Adobe's website

    .

  2. Download the installer.

    Downloading McAfee software is optional.

  3. Save the .dmg file

    , open it, and open

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  4. Open the .dmg file.

  5. Open the .pkg file. 

  6. Follow the

    installation instructions, and

    on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

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Adobe may install partner programs for integration with a web browser and updating such as Adobe ARM , and Adobe AIR. These programs enhance the capabilities of Reader without interfering with the end user , and should be allowed to install.

Usage Instructions

To set Adobe Reader as the default reader for PDFs:

  1. Right click a document of the relevant filetype, .pdf in this case.
  2. Select 'Get info'
  3. Click the 'Open with' section if it is not already expanded, and select Adobe Reader.
  4. Click 'Change all', and confirm your change when asked.

Troubleshooting:

Please refer to Adobe's help page for assistance on Adobe Reader itself.

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