How to Install Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Extended Without a DVD Drive
Question details
The user needs to install a physically purchased copy of Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Extended on a computer that does not have an optical DVD drive.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Extended
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Installing legacy software from a physical disc onto a modern computer lacking a DVD drive.
- Observed behavior
- Official digital downloads for this older version are no longer available, preventing a direct web installation.
Ensure you have access to a secondary computer with a working DVD drive, a USB flash drive with at least 8GB of storage, and your original Acrobat 9 serial number.
Create a Disk Image (ISO) Using Another Computer
Since direct downloads are unavailable, you must use a secondary computer to create a digital copy (ISO file) of your DVD and transfer it to the new PC via a USB drive.
Adobe no longer provides online installer downloads for older software purchased on physical media unless it was originally a digital purchase. The most reliable workaround is to create a disk image from your original DVD.
Place your original Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Extended DVD into the optical drive of the secondary computer.
Use a disk imaging tool (such as ImgBurn for Windows or Disk Utility for macOS) to create an ISO file from the DVD. Save this ISO file to your desktop.
Plug your USB flash drive into the secondary computer and copy the newly created ISO file onto it.
Eject the USB drive and plug it into your new computer. Copy the ISO file to your local drive. On modern systems like Windows 10 or 11, right-click the ISO file and select 'Mount' to open it as a virtual DVD.
Open the mounted virtual drive, locate the 'Setup.exe' or installation file, and double-click it. Enter your original serial number when prompted during the installation process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I download Adobe Acrobat 9 directly from Adobe's website?
No. Adobe has stopped making older installers available for download unless the software was originally purchased as a digital download.
Will Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro Extended work on Windows 10 or Windows 11?
Because Acrobat 9 is considered obsolete, it is not officially supported on modern operating systems. You may experience compatibility issues, crashes, or security vulnerabilities.
Do I need third-party software to create a disk image from my DVD?
On Windows, you generally need third-party tools like ImgBurn or Rufus to create an ISO file from a physical disc. On macOS, you can use the built-in Disk Utility.
Can I install Acrobat 9 without my serial number?
No. Even if you successfully create a disk image and run the installer, you must enter the original serial number to activate and use the software.
