How to Install Adobe Acrobat Pro 2017 from a Disc on Windows 10
Question details
The user needs to install Adobe Acrobat Pro 2017 from a physical disc on a Windows 10 device but encounters multiple installation errors.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Pro 2017
- Device & OS
- Windows 10 (Surface Pro 4)
- Scenario
- Installing PDF software from a physical disc.
- Observed behavior
- The installation disc fails to start automatically. During manual installation attempts, the system may incorrectly display invalid serial number or false insufficient storage messages.
Ensure you have an external disc drive connected if your device does not have a built-in CD/DVD drive, and verify that you have your 24-digit alphanumeric serial number ready.
Install by Copying Disc Contents Locally
Bypass auto-run failures and optical drive read errors by copying the installation files directly to your local storage before running the setup.
Running installations directly from an external disc on devices like the Surface Pro 4 can sometimes trigger timeout errors or false storage warnings due to slow read speeds. Copying the files to your local desktop resolves this.
Insert the Acrobat Pro 2017 installation disc into your computer's disc drive or external DVD reader.
Open File Explorer and navigate to 'This PC' to locate the CD/DVD drive containing the Adobe installation files.
Open the disc drive, select all files and folders inside, right-click, and choose 'Copy'.
Create a new folder on your Desktop, right-click inside the new folder, and select 'Paste' to transfer all files locally.
Double-click the 'setup.exe' file within the newly created Desktop folder to begin the installation process without disc read interruptions.
Run Installer as Administrator
Resolve permission-related installation errors or false 'insufficient storage' messages by elevating installer privileges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why am I getting an 'insufficient storage' error when I have plenty of space?
This error can occur if the installer lacks the necessary read/write permissions or if there is a conflict with temporary installation files reading from a disc. Copying the installation files to your desktop and running the setup file as an administrator usually resolves this false warning.
How do I find my Acrobat Pro 2017 serial number?
If you purchased a physical disc, the 24-digit serial number is typically located on the back of the DVD case or on a card insert inside the packaging. For digital purchases, check your Adobe account under your registered products.
Can I install Acrobat Pro 2017 on Windows 10 without a CD drive?
Yes. If your device lacks a disc drive, you can use an external USB DVD drive. Alternatively, you can download the official Acrobat Pro 2017 installer directly from the Adobe website and activate it using your purchased serial number.
