Adobe Acrobat Reader is the world’s most used PDF viewer. For IT administrators managing enterprise environments, deploying Adobe Acrobat Reader silently via SCCM, Intune or Group Policy saves significant time and eliminates user interaction during installation. This guide covers everything you need for a successful silent deployment in 2026.
Download Adobe Acrobat Reader MSI Installer
Adobe provides MSI installers for enterprise deployment. Download the latest version from our downloads page:
Download Adobe Acrobat Reader DC MSI Installer
Alternatively download directly from Adobe’s FTP server at ftp://ftp.adobe.com/pub/adobe/reader/ — select your version, language and architecture.
Silent Installation Command Line Switches
| Switch | Description |
|---|---|
| /sAll | Silent install — suppresses all dialogs |
| /rs | Suppress reboot |
| /l | Enable logging |
| /msi | Pass parameters to MSI installer |
| /qb- | Basic UI with no cancel button |
| /qn | Completely silent — no UI at all |
Basic Silent Install Command
AcroRdrDC2400120194_en_US.exe /sAll /rs /l /msi /qb-Completely Silent — No UI
AcroRdrDC2400120194_en_US.exe /sAll /rs /l /msi /qnMSI Silent Install
msiexec.exe /i AcroRead.msi /qn /norestart ALLUSERS=1Deploy Adobe Acrobat Reader via SCCM
- Download the MSI installer from the link above
- In the SCCM console go to Software Library → Application Management → Applications
- Click Create Application and select Manually specify the application information
- On the Deployment Types tab click Add and select Script Installer
- Set the installation program to your silent install command above
- Set the detection method — check for the registry key
HKLMSOFTWAREAdobeAcrobat ReaderDCInstallPath - Deploy to your target collection
Deploy via Group Policy
- Copy the MSI file to a network share accessible by all machines
- Open Group Policy Management Console
- Create or edit a GPO linked to your target OU
- Navigate to Computer Configuration → Policies → Software Settings → Software Installation
- Right-click → New → Package → select the MSI file from the network share
- Select Assigned as the deployment method
- The software will install on next Group Policy refresh or reboot
Deploy via PowerShell
# Silent install via PowerShell
$installer = "\\servershare\AcroRdrDC2400120194_en_US.exe"
$arguments = "/sAll /rs /l /msi /qn"
Start-Process -FilePath $installer -ArgumentList $arguments -Wait -NoNewWindowSuppress Adobe Acrobat Reader Updates
In enterprise environments you typically want to manage updates centrally. Disable auto-updates using one of these methods:
# Disable Adobe Reader auto-update via registry
reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat ReaderDC\Feature\LockDown" /v bUpdater /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /fAdobe Acrobat Reader Font Pack MSI
For full language support you may also need the Adobe Font Pack:
Download Adobe Reader DC MSI and Font Pack
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Acrobat?
Adobe Acrobat Reader is the free PDF viewer. Adobe Acrobat is the paid product that allows you to create, edit and sign PDFs. For most enterprise deployments where users only need to view and print PDFs, Reader is sufficient.
Can I deploy Adobe Acrobat Reader via Intune?
Yes — package the MSI installer as a Win32 app in Intune. Use the silent install command line and set the detection rule to check for the Adobe Reader registry key. Deploy to your device or user groups.
How do I find the current version of Adobe Acrobat Reader installed?
Run this PowerShell command: Get-ItemProperty HKLM:Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall* | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -like ‘*Adobe Acrobat Reader*’} | Select DisplayName, DisplayVersion
Does Adobe Acrobat Reader MSI support transforms?
Yes — use Adobe Customization Wizard to create a transform (.mst) file. Apply it using: msiexec /i AcroRead.msi TRANSFORMS=custom.mst /qn
How do I silently uninstall Adobe Acrobat Reader?
Use this command: msiexec /x {AC76BA86-7AD7-1033-7B44-AC0F074E4100} /qn — replace the product code with the correct one for your version found in HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall
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