How to Manually Remove Adobe Reader

Adobe Reader is used to view Portable Document Format files. If you don't use Reader, you can uninstall it from your computer in about five minutes.

Instructions

1. Click the "Start' button in the lower-left corner of your desktop.

2. Scroll up and click "Control Panel". Choose "Programs", and then click "Programs and Features".

3. Select Adobe Reader in the list of applications. Click the "Uninstall" button. If you installed Adobe Reader with the Creative Suites, choose Creative Suites and click the "Uninstall" button. You will be asked what components you want to uninstall during the process. Specify these and click the "Yes" button.

4. Click the "Finish" button and restart your computer.

References

• Windows: Uninstall or Change A Program
• Adobe: Remove Adobe Reader 8.0 using the uninstaller