Installing Adobe Acrobat Pro DC


Introduction

This software must be purchased through Departmental Software before a license and download is made available. More information can be found on the Departmental Software Adobe Acrobat Pro DC product page.

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Instructions

Windows Installation Instructions

  1. Access Network Software and login using your VT Username (PID) and password. Click Adobe Software and then click Adobe Acrobat Pro DC for Windows.
  2. Accept the license agreement and click the Download to download the installer image.
  3. Once the download has completed, double-click the downloaded file to start the installer.
  4. When the installer opens, click Install to begin the installation.

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  5. When the installation is complete, click Launch Now to close the installer and open Acrobat Pro DC.

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  6. On the first launch of Adobe Acrobat Pro, you will be asked to sign in. Enter your Virginia Tech email address and click Continue to proceed.
    • If you are asked to choose between a Personal account and a Company or School Account, select Company or School Account to proceed.

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  7. Sign in using your VT Username (PID) and password.  If you are asked to choose a profile, select the Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech) profile. 

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macOS Installation Instructions

  1. Access Network Software and login using your VT Username (PID) and password. Click Adobe Software and then click Adobe Acrobat Pro DC for macOS.
  2. Accept the license agreement and click the Download to download the installer image.
  3. Once the download has completed, double-click the downloaded file to mount the installer.
  4. In the window that opens, double-click the Acrobat folder, followed by Acrobat DC Installer.pkg to launch the installer.

  5. When the installer opens, click Continue to proceed

  6. Leave the box checked to install Adobe Genuine Service and click Continue.
  7. Leave the default destination selected and click Continue.
  8. Now, click Install to begin the installation.
    • You may be asked to allow "Installer" to have access to data from other apps. If you see this message to click Allow to proceed.
  9. When the installation completes, click Close to close the installer.
  10. On the first launch of Acrobat Pro DC, you will be asked to sign in. Enter your Virginia Tech email address and click Continue to proceed.
    • If you are asked to choose between a Personal account and a Company or School Account, select Company or School Account to proceed.

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  11. Sign in using your VT Username (PID) and password.  If you are asked to choose a profile, select the Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Virginia Tech) profile. 

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