This time after the Uninstall, shut down completely for at least 30 seconds, and then restart. Go to the Adobe website and install the newest Adobe Reader 8.1 program. Uninstall Adobe Reader, do a search for all 'Adobe' files and delete them. If you find (PROGRAM NAME) listed just hit the delete button. Install Microsoft 'Windows Installer CleanUp Utility' This is a nice little FREE utility you can try. This will get rid of all your current Registry errors, prior to installing or reinstalling. (Do this ESPECIALLY when updating to a NEW anti-virus programs and “Internet Security Suite” programs such as McAfee or Norton etc.)ĭownload and install 'Registry Mechanic' then do the updates prior to running it and removing anything for the first time. It will also give you a 'clean install' when you reinstall or install an updated program.

It will remove lots and lots of leftover junk files and corrupted files taking up room on your hard drive.

You should do this search and delete whenever you un-install any programs.

Then do a search for 'Adobe', in 'all files and folders' - search with the options 'Search system folders', 'Search hidden files and folders' and 'Search subfolders' checked. This releases 'Locked files' for deletion. Uninstall Adobe Reader, shut down completely for at least 30 seconds, and then restart.

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