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Adobe Reader Offline Installers For All Operating Systems

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Before we get in the detail of how and where we can install various versions of Adobe reader,lets first discuss the comparison of Adobe reader’s latest version with the previous one and see what are the changes and what features are updated.

Adobe Reader 11 vs Adobe Reader DC:

Adobe reader DC is the latest version of Adobe reader and it has brought a lot of changes with this update. Although these changes mightor might not be useful for the users who are still using Adobe reader 11. So given below are some of the comparisons of the different versions.

  • The best and probably the most significant change in Adobe reader DC is that you get Cloud storage and lets you track the online storage of your PDF documents. Through this you can share the documents on any other of your devices for example on mobile phones, which is not a facility you can not enjoy in the Adobe reader v 11.
  • Adobe reader 11 does not convert documents from Word, Photoshop etc to PDF whereas this option is available in Adobe reader DC.
  • Adobe reader DC lets you digitally sign the PDF documents where as in Adobe reader 11 there are fewer security measures for when collecting digital signatures.
  • Some features are similar among these two versions. You can edit, create, share The PDF files on network.
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Adobe reader Replacements:

Even though Adobe reader is the most widely used PDF reader but there are some cons of using Adobe reader and in order to cover that we have a list of other document readers that can entirely replace Adobe reader.

Sumatra PDF:

Sumatra PDF is a very smooth document reader for Windows. It has a very small size of 7 MB which is a huge benefit when compared with 150 MB size of Adobe reader. It can be easily carried in an USB and can be installed in seconds in any computer if you want to read any document. It is a great choice for readers who do not look for a lot features when using a reader and wants to keep it simply for just reading documents.

Sumatra pdf

Mu PDF:

Mu PDF takes it to next level hen we talk about being lightweight. It does not even have a Graphical Interface.You don’t have to launch it like your normal readers by double clicking it. You can launch it by typing a command in the command prompt ” mupdf [PDF_file_path] “. It is not for the people who like things easy. As it requires the use of keyboard a lot to make changes or to interact with your document. It is a really useful reader if you are looking to open Graphic intense documents.

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Skim:

Skim is a very powerful yet compact reader for MAC OS, It lets user play around a lot with the document. You can edit, Magnify, crop,snip your document. It actually provides a lot of features that the Adobe reader does not provide. You can also use it as a note-taker given the features it provides.

Browsers built-in readers:

There are solutions if you don’s want to download any reader at all, you can simply open in the browser that you have downloaded the document in. Considering some of the famous browsers lets take a look at their built-in readers:

Google Chrome provides basic reading facility if you are only looking to read something and does not require any extra features. However it is really fast and opens the documents really quickly.

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Firefox  also provides a built-in PDF reader that lets you read your documents. The good thing about Firefox is that it opens the reader as a web page and provides the additional security of a web page that is not really found in Adobe reader.

Microsoft Edge: For those who prefer Microsoft edge can also use the built-in PDF reader. It too does not provide a lot of features but does come in handy if you are looking to quickly open and read your document only.

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Check the Version Of Adobe reader:

In order to check the version of the currently installed version of Adobe reader you need to follow the following steps:

  • Open Adobe reader.
  • Click on Help on the top menu and select About Adobe reader.
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  • Now a small window opens with the version details on the top.
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How to check for Updates:

You might want to be updated with the latest version of Adobe reader, so in order to check for updates that are available for the Adobe reader you can follow the steps given below:

  • Open Adobe reader.
  • Click on Help on the top menu and select Check for Updates.
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  • It will start Downloading the Updates if any.
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Install Latest version of Adobe reader:

Adobe reader is a very convenient reader, that lets the users open read,edit, highlight any document they want. It is the most widely used reader for PDF files. With several updates over the time, it provides several features and also let’s you Download it for a plenty of Operating systems. Not only that, it also lets you download in several languages.

So all you have to do in order to get the latest Adobe Reader is hop over to their website and select the operating system and the language you want it to download it in.

Link: http://get.adobe.com/reader/enterprise/

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As soon as you start downloading, save the file and you can simply then install from the file offline.

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Double-click on the executable file and it will start installing without internet.

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Download Adobe Reader DC 2019 Offline Installers

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Adobe Reader DC 2019 has been released with some new features to  enhance your reading experience. Adobe Acrobat Reader is the main tool for opening PDF’s documents and still used by various users . It allows you to open any type of PDF content whether the are forms or multimedia contents. In order to take reading experience to a new level, Adobe Document Cloud services has been provided which allows you to manage your documents anywhere.

New Features

Some of the new features of Adobe Reader DC 2019 are as follows:

  • Unified sharing and viewing experience across web, mobiles and desktop using Adobe Cloud services
  • Allows commenting on PDF files
  • Fill and Sign PDF forms
  • Access PDF documents containing audio and video content
  • Access google drive files
  • User friendly  and multilingual interfaces

Platform Support

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC 2019  is supported on

  • Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit), Windows Server 2012 (64-bit), Windows Server 2012 R2 (64-bit), or Windows Server 2016 (64-bit)
  • Windows 7 (32-bit/64-bit)
  • Windows 8,8.1 (32-bit/64-bit)
  • windows 10 (32-bit/64-bit)
  • Mac OS

Some FAQ’s Regarding Adobe Acrobat Reader

Can I create PDF files with Acrobat Reader DC?

Yes, you can create PDF files but that feature is available in Adobe Acrobat Pro DC  not in Adobe Acrobat DC.

Can I edit a PDF files using Acrobat Reader?

No you cannot edit files using free software. For that you have to buy Acrobat Reader

Can I export PDF files as editable Office documents with Acrobat Reader DC?

Using Adobe Export PDF or Adobe PDF Pack,  you can convert files to Microsoft Word, Excel or power point

What is Protected Mode?

Sandboxing technology has been used in order to protect your sensitive information to be accessed by malicious malware or from installing some virus on your computer.

How can I help control access to sensitive information?

Access Privileges can only be set by Adobe Acrobat not by Adobe Reader. With this feature you can define who can create, edit ,copy documents. Thus in this way you can save sensitive information to be accessed by irrelevant people. Authors who can access can have passwords or certificates ID. This ensures the confidentiality of documents.

Do I need Acrobat Pro or Acrobat Standard to use free Acrobat Reader DC?

Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free standalone prodcut that can be use to open,view, annotate, sign and print documents. Acrobat Pro or Acrobat Standard are paid softwares that contain some additional features too.

Can I sign documents and forms electronically with Acrobat Reader DC?

The new, built in Fill & Sign tool feature allows you to draw or sign  your signature or use an image.  Web browser can also be used for filling and signing the documents.

What is the Acrobat Reader DC MUI version?

It is multilingual user interface for readers. Local users can select the language of their choice in the available language. It can set in organization by group policy.

Downloads

Download Adobe Reader DC 2019.008.20071 for Windows

Download Adobe Reader DC 2019.008.20071 for Mac

Download Adobe Reader DC 2019.008.20074 Update for Windows

Download Adobe Reader DC 2019.008.20074 Update for Windows

4 Ways To Open Docx Document Files

4 Ways To Open Docx Document Files

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In Office 2007, Microsoft introduced a file format called the Microsoft Open Office XML Format (.docx). This format is not compatible with older versions of Microsoft Word and with some other popular word processing software. Thus, Microsoft offers a list of compatibility packs for your older Office suite versions so that they can support the new format of .docx.

Today, we will look at the different options available to create, open and edit the .docx files without installing the Office Suite. We have solutions for the people with different tastes i.e. view your .docx files either using online tools or install an alternative suite. You may also think of converting your file to other formats. We have gathered all these options for you.

Use Online Viewers

Several online viewers can be used to view .docx documents. Gmail allows you to view attached docx document using Google Docs. Recently, Google Docs have been renamed to Google Drive which also comes as a desktop app.

Google Drive allows you to create and edit .docx files. You can also upload your files or folders which are stored on your PC. It provides all the basic features of word processing software. You can share your files with your friends and get them synchronized over the cloud using Google Drive.

Google Drive

Think Free Online is another online tool which enables you to view word files without opening them in the Office Suite. You need to create a free account on ThinkFree Online to receive more benefits. You may view your files, save them online and access them from anywhere. You can also use your Gmail credentials to use ThinkFree Online without signing up for an account.

Install Alternative Software

You may also install alternative software to the Office Suite which usually support the Word, Excel and the Powerpoint tools. Kingsoft Office is a free alternative to the costly Microsoft Office Suites. Kingsoft office can open the word documents which are stored using the .doc and .docx formats. It can also create .doc/.docx format files. Kingsoft Office is a lightweight alternative which offers Word, Excel and Powerpoint in its suite. Other alternative software include the Libre Office and Apache OpenOffice.

Install Browser Extensions

Another option is to install the browser extensions that could read the .docx format. Installing lightweight extensions will  free you from installing any software and lets you view documents easily.

Docs Online Viewer is an extension for the Firefox users which uses API of Google docs and Zoho Viewer to open the files of different formats.  It supports PDF, DOC, DOCX and some other formats.

Chrome Office Viewer (Beta) is an extension for chrome browser that lets you open the Microsoft Word, Excel and the PowerPoint files with a single click.

Convert file formats

Although, this option is not very handy. However, you may sometimes need to convert the .docx file into any other format. Zamzar  is an online tool that converts your documents from one format to another. It is a simple 4-step process which including uploading file, selecting the desired format, entering email address and pressing the ‘Convert’ button. The converted file will be sent to your email address. You need to sign up for a free account on Zamzar to grab your converted files.

zamzar docx converter

Docx-converter offers a portable solution for .docx format conversion. It is compatible with Windows XP/Vista/7. If you do not want to download any software, you may use the online converter to convert your files to other format quickly. The converted file is sent to your email address. It may strip out some formatting from your .docx document but it has fixed several issues, now. It also come as a desktop widget which is very helpful to convert the files from your desktop. It supports lesser several formats as compared to Zamzar, still, you may think of  Docx Converter  Desktop widget as an option.

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Did you find today’s post helpful? Do share with us , if you have any other way to .docx document file without an Office suite.

SysMate: Replace System Files Without Restarting In Windows

SysMate: Replace System Files Without Restarting In Windows

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System files in Windows can not be modified or deleted directly. The user can’t replace the system files without taking ownership of the files first. By default the ownership belongs to the System user. And even if the user does take ownership, it is not sure that the file is replaced because sometimes the file is being used by the Operating System.

SysMate System File Walker is a free portable tool which can replace system files without taking ownership of the files or even restarting the system. As a precaution, SysMate will save a copy of the file being replaced in a separate folder.

Since SysMate is a portable app, it does not need any installation. You will need to download the zip file and unzip it in a separate folder. There are two folders included in the zip file i.e., .NET 2.0 and .NET 4.0 client profile. You can run the executable SysMate – System File Walker.exe from any of the two folders.

SysMate requires administrative privileges to run properly. If you run it without administrative privileges, you will get the following error message:

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To run it with administrative privileges, right click the executable and select “Run as administrator”.

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The interface of SysMate is quite simple and self-explanatory. There are two fields. In one field, you will need to enter the path of original file location and in the second field, you will need to add the location of replacement file. You can always press the “…” button at the end of each field to browse to the required file.

SysMate

Pressing the Start button will start the replacement process. There will be no need to restart the computer in order for the replacement to be successful. In fact, the replacement will take only a moment and the success message box will appear on screen.

SysMate operation completed successfully

Normally, the backup folder is located at the root of C:\ drive i.e., C:\SysMate_Backup. Unfortunately, there is no button to restore the backup automatically. You will need to replace the file using the same procedure discussed above.

SysMate works on all versions of Windows including Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 on both 32-bit and 64-bit Operating Systems.

Download SysMate  –> SysMate_System_File_Walker.zip

Change/Replace Windows 7 System Files

Change/Replace Windows 7 System Files

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Changing or replacing Windows System Files is a difficult task especially in Windows 7. It requires administrative privileges in order to replace or change the system files in Windows 7. Even if you have administrative privileges, it’s not always possible to replace files as they’re in use and require the system to be restarted in order to replace them but there is no way we can replace the files when the system hasn’t started yet.

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Portable Alternative To Windows Explorer

Portable Alternative To Windows Explorer

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If you are a network administrator or you frequently use or troubleshoot different Windows machines, then you will sometimes encounter the default Windows Explorer not working due to virus attacks or other corruption issues. In this case you need to have an alternative to Windows Explorer with you all the time.

Xenon File Manager is a portable Windows Explorer alternative which can run from the USB Pen drive in order to see what is in the computer.

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Windows 7 Libraries Easy Management With Librarian

Windows 7 Libraries Easy Management With Librarian

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Windows 7 includes the concept of libraries. The concept of libraries is the same as My Documents in Windows XP and earlier versions of Windows. My Documents used to be a single folder located in a single location in the computer while libraries are different folders in different locations shown together. But the problem is that the management of libraries in Windows 7 is not straight forward. There are tools the make Windows 7 Library Management easier.

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