How to Get a Computer to Read PDF Files
- 1). Open your Web browser and download the Acrobat reader compatible with your operating system. Save the file to a directory on your local machine.
- 2). Double-click the downloaded executable. The installation process expands the files from the zip file to another directory on your machine and starts the installation wizard.
- 3). Click the "Yes" button to start the installation process. Click "Next" at the opening screen, and then click "Ok" at the software license agreement window. It only takes a few seconds to install Acrobat Reader.
- 4). Locate the PDF file on your computer. Double-click the file to open it in the newly installed Reader. The software loads and your computer is now able to read PDF files.