Re: XP Pro. and Adobe Reader 5.0(free download)
From: Debra Earle (theboss@intranet-works.com)
Date: 05/09/02
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Date: Thu, 09 May 2002 09:31:43 -0700 From: Debra Earle <theboss@intranet-works.com>
I don't really understand if you are actually asking a question or just
griping, but there seems no need for the angry tone.
The page at http://www.adobe.com/products/XPinstallnotes.html which you
appear to have read DOES say that you have to get used to the idea of
installing as Administrator, and the site also indicates it's not
"Designed for Windows XP" when you review the product list.
So MacroMedia has decided to modify its software to allow Power Users to
install ... that was their decision, and Adobe has currently gone
another way. So log in as administrator to install the Reader.
A mountain out of a molehill, it seems. As for what "everyone" tells
you, well, obviously you didn't ask Adobe, even though it's their
product, nor apparently did you try posting to one of their user forums.
-- DE
bullbaa wrote:
>
> As a Power User in Windows XP, you can load Software like
> the Administrator (except for legacy software which
> changes the OS(MS Web Site) - even though in XP Groups
> Folder (in Computer Management), it say that Power Users
> can run Legacy applications in addition to certified
> applications). So how come then, when as a Power User, I
> try to install the downloaded free version of Adobe
> Acrobat Reader 5.05, I get through 99% of the
> InstallShield Wizard, it hits 100% and then I get a
> message saying "Only members of the Administrator's group
> can run this setup. Setup will now exit." Does anyone
> know what's so funky about this Free Adobe Acrobat Reader
> 5.0 download that will not let it be installed by a
> Windows XP Power User, when this Power User has no trouble
> loading any Macromedia Software which is definitely
> changing the registry. Is the Free Download of Adobe
> Reader 5.0 designed for Windows XP Logo because according
> to Adobe's Web site "In general, Adobe applications that
> haven't yet received the Designed for Windows XP Logo need
> to be installed and used by Administrators.". Can anybody
> verify if Adobe Reader is Designed for Windows XP Logo or
> direct me some on Adobe's site where I may find more
> information about the Free Download of Adobe Reader 5.0
> and Windows XP Power Users. My name is Tom and would love
> any help or Advice - Everybody tells me it should load and
> Microsoft doesn't comment. You can answer me here or e-
> mail me at bullbaa@Yahoo.com
>
> Thanks
> tom.....................
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