How to Upgrade to Adobe Reader 6.0

Uninstall your old Adobe Reader software then follow the on-screen prompts of the new version's installer program.

Adobe Reader 6 software is provided for free by Adobe Systems. The program allows users to open, view and print files created in the company's Portable Document Format (PDF). PDF format is popular among designers because it allows them to present information with a fixed, non-editable layout, similar to a print publication. Upgrade your Adobe Reader software by removing your current version and installing version 6.

Instructions

1. Download the Adobe Reader 6 installer file. Because newer versions of the program exist, the file is not available through Adobe. See the Resources section for an alternate download link.

2. Click the Windows Start button, select "Settings," then click "Control Panel." In Windows XP, double-click the icon labeled "Add or Remove Programs." In Windows Vista or Windows 7, double-click the "Programs and Features" icon.

3. Locate your current Adobe Reader installation. Right-click its name and select "Remove." Follow the on-screen prompts to uninstall the program.

4. Double-click the icon of the installer file you downloaded in Step 1.

5. Click "Next" on the first two installation screens.

6. Choose your desired installation folder, then click "Next."

7. Click the "Install" button to install Adobe Reader 6.

8. Click "Finish" after installation completes. Adobe Reader 6 is now ready to use.

References

• National Risk Services: How to install Adobe Reader 6

Resources

• Brothersoft: Download Adobe Reader 6