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  1. In the full version of Adobe Acrobat, select Edit Preflight; In the Preflight window, under PDF Fixups, select 'Flatten Transparency'. Select any resolution, selecting low is fine; Click on 'Analyze and fix' Close the preflight window. In the Acrobat window, select File Save As Reduced Size PDF.
  2. When I try to save the PDF with initials and signatures it throws up the error, 'The operation failed because Adobe Acrobat encountered an unknown error' and then gets rid of the signature attempt. Anyone else encountering this issue trying to add initials and signatures in Adobe Reader DC on Windo.
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One of my users is having an issue with adobe reader working with outlook. She is trying email using the option within adobe reader. There is the email as attachment option within adobe that creates an email in your local mail client. She s using outlook 2016 and adobe reader DC on the latest updates for both. Whenever she tries to use this.

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Installation failedThe installer encountered an error that caused the installation to fail. Contact the software manufacturer for assistance.See Creative Cloud desktop application 'Installation Failed' error message
Installation gets stuck at a random percentageInstallation gets stuck at a random percentageSee How to fix suspended installation errors for Acrobat on Windows and
App installation hangs
Unsupported OS errorUnsupported OSSee System Requirements for Adobe Acrobat | Pro DC, Standard DC
Conflicting application while installing AcrobatPlease close the following applications to continue:
<Application Name>
See Close a conflicting application or process
Unable to reach or connect to Adobe serversUnable to reach Adobe servers. Please check your firewall settings, ensure that the time settings on your computer are correct, and try again.See Unable to reach Adobe servers
Error 1722There is a problem with this Windows Installer package. A program run as the part of the setup did not finish as expected. Contact your support personnel or package vendor. Action InstallWebResources, location: C:Program Files(x86)AdobeAcrobat DCAcrobatAcroCEFAcroServicesUpdater.exeSee Error 1722 while installing/updating Acrobat DC/Acrobat Reader DC on Windows
Exit code 7Please see the specific errors below for troubleshooting. For example, ERROR: DW003, DW006 ...See Exit code 6 or Exit code 7 install errors
Error 1603Fatal error during installation.See Error 1603: A fatal error occurred during installation
Error 201, P201We've encountered the following issues:
There seems to be a problem with the download process. For troubleshooting tips, please visit our customer support page.
This occurs when the download is paused or when the server response is poor. See Network and connectivity issues
Error 28000Installation of Acrobat Licensing Module has failed. For potential workarounds to this problem please refer to http://www.adobe.com/go/acrobat_installation_rollbackSee How to prevent the rollback of Acrobat installation on Windows 64-bit
Error 1923Adobe Acrobat Update Service (AdobeARMService) could not be installed.
Verify that you have sufficient privileges to install system services.
See Error 1923 occurs when you try to update Acrobat DC or Acrobat Reader DC
Error 136, C136Unable to install the productClick Retry to download and install Acrobat again
Error 1328Error applying patch to file C:Config.MsiPT74ID.tmp. It has probably been updated by other means, and can no longer be modified by this patch. For more information, contact your patch vendor.See Error 1328: Error applying patch to file
Error 1406Could not write value {47833539-D0C5-4125-9FA8-0819E2EAAC93} to key SOFTWAREMicrosoftInternetExplorerToolbar. Verify that you have sufficient access to that key, or contact your support personnel.See Error 1402 or error 1406 when installing Acrobat or Reader
Error 19The return code from the Adobe Installer Process is (19). Stopping the installation process.
Failed in Acrobat [Package Path to Acrobat] deployment (3145775). Stopping the installation process
See Acrobat installation fails with error code 19
Error 1935An error occurred during the installation of assembly component {9718BF1D-6A9F-3406-A992-630F7EF2F164} HRESULT: 0x80070308
See Acrobat installation fails giving error 1935 on Windows
Error 1, P1Sorry, installation failed.
An unknown error has occurred.
See Resolve installation failure | Adobe Creative Cloud desktop application
Error 205, P205There seems to be a problem with the downloaded file(s). For troubleshooting tips, please visit our customer support page.This occurs when there is a problem with the downloaded file(s). See Network and connectivity issues
Error 206, P206Retry installation.
We are unable to reach Adobe servers. Please check your internet connectivity and firewall settings, then click 'Retry'.
This occurs when a network connection is unavailable or the server is unreachable. See Network and connectivity issues
Error P22Sorry, installation failed
Installation on case-sensitive volumes is not supported. Please choose a different volume for installation.
See Case-sensitive drives not supported or similar install error | Mac OS
Error P81We've encountered the following issues:
Another installer is currently running, which must be closed before installing this product. Please close other installers.
See Error P81 or 81 occurs when you install Acrobat DC
Error Disk fullInstallation done with errors due to low disk space
or Installation failed due to low disk space
See Low disk space errors
Insufficient disk spaceInsufficient disk space. Please check minimum requirements and free up disk space to try againSee Exit codes 30 and 31 - low disk space errors | Creative Suite

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Yesterday, one of my clients reported that suddenly, it cannot print PDF files after updating Acrobat Reader to its latest version. The weird thing about this problem, is that the printer doesn't print, only when using Adobe Acrobat Reader to print PDF files, and not with Microsoft Edge or Foxit Reader.

Acrobat Reader DC print problem in details: When you try to print a PDF file from Acrobat Reader in Windows 10 nothing happens (the print process is not start and the print queue is empty), while the printer prints normally from other programs (Word, Excel, etc.).

If you could not print PDF documents in Acrobat Reader DC, follow the instructions below to fix the problem.

How to FIX: Acrobat Reader Can't Print PDF files in Windows 10 2004.

Method 1. Disable the Protected Mode in Acrobat Reader.

For an unknown reason, the printing problem in Acrobat Reader may appear, if the 'Protected Mode at startup' setting is enabled. To turn off the 'Protected Mode at startup':

1. Open the Acrobat Reader DC program and from the Edit menu choose Preferences.

2. Select Security (Enhanced) on the left pane and then uncheck the Enable Protected Mode at startup checkbox at the right.

3. At the pop-up window, ask Yes.

4. Click OK to close the Preferences settings.
5.Close and re-open the Acrobat Reader application and try to print a PDF file. The problem should be solved. If not, continue to method 2.

Method 2. Print PDF file as Image.

The next method to fix the printing problem in Acrobat Reader, is to print your file as image. To do that:

1. In Print options, click the Advanced button.

2. Select the Print As Image setting an click OK.

3. Click Print to print your PDF file, and if you still unable to print the PDF file in Acrobat Reader, proceed to next method.

Method 3. Update the Printer drivers.

Another method to resolve the Acrobat Reader PDF printing problem, is to install the newest version of drivers for your printer. To do that:

Step 1. Uninstall your Printer.

1. Go to Start -> Settings -> Devices.
2. Select your printer and click Remove device.

3. When the printer removal is completed, proceed and uninstall also any application related to your printer from 'Program and features' in Control Panel.
4. When done, unplug the printer from your PC and then restart you PC.

Step 2. Install the latest Printer drivers.

1. Download (from printer's manufacturer website), the latest drivers for your printer. *

* Suggestion: If the manufacturer offers a 'Universal Printing driver', I suggest to download and install this driver.

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2. When the download is completed, reconnect your printer and install the new printer driver.

Method 4. Print the PDF File from Microsoft Edge.

The final method to resolve the Acrobat Reader's printing issues, is to print your PDF document by using the Microsoft Edge (or your favorite web browser), or by using another PDF reader application, like the Foxit Reader.

e.g. To print a PDF file with Microsoft Edge, right-click on the PDF file and select Open with > Microsoft Edge. Then click the 'Print' option, to print your file.

Method 5. Update Adobe Acrobat DC to its latest version.

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1. Uninstall Adobe Acrobat Reader DC from your PC.
2. Download and install the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.

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