Last updated: 2025. Compatible with Adobe Acrobat Reader DC Continuous and Classic tracks, as well as Acrobat Pro 2020/2023/Pro DC.
AcroRdrDC_____.exe /sFXA /sFD /sI /f"C:\AcrobatReaderExtractor" Use code with caution.
Navigate to , select Disable all online services (if required). Save the transform file ( .mst ). Now, run the installation via CMD with the MST file:
For enterprise-level deployment, it is highly recommended to use the . This tool generates a .mst (transform) file that pre-configures settings like: Disabling automatic updates. Setting Adobe Reader as the default PDF handler. Suppressing the "Sign In" prompt for volume licenses. Command with Transform File: Adobe Reader DC 15.023 silent install command | Community adobe acrobat reader activation cmd install
msiexec.exe /i "C:\AdobeInstaller\AcroRead.msi" /qn /norestart /L*V "C:\Windows\Temp\AdobeInstall.log" Use code with caution.
/msi : Passes specific Windows Installer arguments to the internal MSI package.
AdbeRdr[version].exe /sAll /rs /msi EULA_ACCEPT=YES /sAll : Silent installation for all components. /rs : Suppresses automatic reboots. Last updated: 2025
Before you begin, ensure that you have the following:
Adobe Acrobat Reader , there is no actual "activation" command because the software is
Before deploying, it is important to clarify a common misconception regarding Adobe Acrobat Reader and "activation." Navigate to , select Disable all online services
Disabling or enabling the prompts that ask users to sign in with an Adobe ID to access cloud features.
AcroRdrDC____exe_name.exe /sAll /a /x /d "C:\AdobeInstaller" Use code with caution. : Runs the installer completely silently.
@echo off echo Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader DC... :: 1. Install MSI silently with Customization File (MST) msiexec.exe /i "%~dp0AcroRead.msi" TRANSFORMS="%~dp0Customized.mst" /qn /norestart :: 2. Set Registry keys to suppress EULA and Sign-in reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\AdobeViewer" /v "EULA" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\FeatureLockDown" /v "bAdobeSign" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f echo Installation and Activation Configuration Complete. pause Use code with caution. Summary of Command Line Switches /qn Quiet, No UI /i /sAll Silent install (Setup.exe) /norestart Prevent reboot TRANSFORMS= Apply MST customization file