How to Install Adobe Acrobat Pro DC Trial on Drive D
Question details
The user wants to know if they can install the Adobe Acrobat Pro DC trial on a secondary drive (Drive D) because their primary system drive lacks sufficient storage space.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Installing software trial on a machine with limited primary drive storage space
- Observed behavior
- Adobe Acrobat generally defaults to installing on the primary system drive, and it is unclear if installing on Drive D is fully supported for all components.
Verify the remaining available space on your primary drive (usually C:), because even if you choose to install Acrobat on Drive D, Adobe still requires some space on the primary drive for shared core components and system registry files.
Change Default Install Location via Adobe Creative Cloud
Use this method if you are installing the Acrobat Pro DC trial through the Adobe Creative Cloud desktop application, as it allows you to modify the default installation path.
Adobe strongly recommends installing applications on the primary drive for optimal performance. However, you can instruct the Creative Cloud app to use a secondary drive for the main application files.
Launch the Adobe Creative Cloud desktop app. Click on the Account icon or the gear icon located in the top right corner of the window and select 'Preferences'.
In the Preferences menu, click on the 'Apps' tab in the left sidebar to access application installation settings.
Scroll down to the 'Install location' section. Click the pencil icon next to the default path and browse to a folder on your Drive D.
Click 'Done' to save your settings. Return to the main 'Apps' tab and proceed to install the Adobe Acrobat Pro DC trial.
Use Custom Option in Standalone Setup Wizard
If you downloaded a direct standalone installer for Acrobat Pro DC rather than using the Creative Cloud app, you can manually select the destination folder during setup.
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- 1. Download the Installer: Visit the official WPS Office website and download the free, lightweight installation package.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I completely prevent Adobe Acrobat from using my C drive?
No, even if you install Adobe Acrobat Pro DC on Drive D, shared Adobe system components, cache data, and registry entries will still be placed on your primary C drive.
Why does Adobe recommend installing on the primary system drive?
Installing on the primary drive ensures maximum stability and compatibility with operating system integrations, browser plugins, and other Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
What should I do if the Acrobat installer doesn't allow me to change the drive?
Some specific updates or trial wrappers force installation on the system drive. If you cannot change the path, you may need to free up space on your C drive using the Windows Disk Cleanup tool or by uninstalling unused applications.
Will the Acrobat trial expire if I manually move the folder to Drive D?
Yes, manually moving installed program files to another drive will break the application links, registry paths, and trial licensing mechanism. You must use the installer or Creative Cloud settings to change the directory.
