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Adobe Reader 8/CCleaner Question


JohnBurns

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I uninstalled Adobe Reader 8 and installed Adobe Reader 9 -Windows Add/Remove Programs are correct, showing Adobe Reader 9. However, under Applications in CC, Adobe Reader 8 still shows. Under Tools>Uninstall in CC, it does not. Is there something I need to do to "fix" the Applications category in CC? Appreciate any suggestions. Thanks.

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I just upgraded today. The reason for this is left over registry keys located in:

HKCU\Software\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\8.0

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HKCU\Software\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\8.0

 

Of course it also leaves a bunch of files on the disk too, so pretty much it's uninstaller is completely useless.

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I just upgraded today. The reason for this is left over registry keys located in:

HKCU\Software\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\8.0

-or-

HKCU\Software\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\8.0

 

Of course it also leaves a bunch of files on the disk too, so pretty much it's uninstaller is completely useless.

 

Thanks for the reply - you are correct - I found additional registry entries at HKCU\Software|Adobe\Acrobat Reader 8.0. I deleted that, but it doesn't solve the CCleaner problem. I had not only used the Adobe Uninstaller, but manually cleaned files using Windows Search, cleaned with CCleaner, EasyCleaner, and RegSeeker, deleting anything that had Adobe Reader 8.0. As you stated, obviously there are additional files which are still on the disk. I appreciate your response.

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Andavari - thanks to your post, I persisted and went through the registry HKCU and HKLM, eliminating Adobe Reader 8.0 entries and I was successful in removing it from CCleaner Application menu. They really leave a lot of crap when an older version Adobe Reader is uninstalled - almost criminal. Thanks again!

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They really leave a lot of crap when an older version Adobe Reader is uninstalled - almost criminal.

They sure do, I couldn't believe how much junk was left behind and was glad I had tracked the installation with Total Uninstall.

 

Anyone installing Adobe Reader really needs a free installation tracking program to really remove it should the need arise.

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