Before starting this procedure, it is recommended that all open documents have been saved and any open applications have been closed.
1. Accessing the network installation point for Adobe Acrobat Pro 2020.
A. Click the Windows menu button, and click in the Start a search box.
B. In the Search programs and files box (or the Run window), type \\uwapps.uwyo.edu\AdobeAcrobatPro2020$ and press Enter.
C. Double click on Acrobat_2020_Web_WWMUI.exe.
D. When this window appears, be sure to click Run.
E. In this window, do not change the Folder Location and then click Next.
F. This download will begin.
G. Once finished, go ahead and make sure to check the "Launch Adobe Acrobat", uncheck "Open the specified folder", and then click Finish.
H. This will now open Adobe Acrobat DC. At this point, select "I have a serial number", and you will then need to enter your serial number. You can also check "Make Adobe Acrobat DC my default PDF viewer". From there you may click Install.
I. Now the install will start.
J. Once the setup is complete, you can click Launch Now.
K. Once that is complete, a window will appear prompting you to sign in. Click Sign In Now.
L. If you already have an Adobe ID, enter your email address. If you do not have an Adobe ID, click Create an account. If you have an account you will be asked to verify your account with an email code.
M. (This step is only for those needing to create and Adobe ID). Enter the information needed, using your first and last name, your University of Wyoming email address, however, we strongly recommend that for security purposes you enter a different password for the Adobe ID.
Note - Make sure to uncheck "Stay informed about Adobe products and services"
2. Accessing Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
A. To access Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, click the Windows Start button, All Programs, Adobe Acrobat Pro DC or click the icon on your desktop.
B. The first time accessing Adobe Acrobat Pro DC, an Adobe Software License Agreement window will appear. Click Accept.
C. In the Welcome window, click Continue.
F. You are now able to open and use Adobe Acrobat Pro DC 2017.