Install Adobe Acrobat 8.1 Standard from the UW Network

NOTE: Functional knowledge and use of this application is the responsibility of the user.

Introduction

The University of Wyoming is a program member of Adobe’s Open Options Contractual Licensing Program (CLP). As a member, UW is able to secure volume pricing on various Adobe products. This significantly reduces the costs incurred by UW departments and colleges. Further information on this program, product descriptions and pricing, the eligibility requirements, and the necessary steps for attaining a license to a specific Adobe  product can be found on the UW Adobe CLP License Web page (www.uwyo.edu/InfoTech/Services/Sales/Software/adobe/default.htm).

For ease of installation of some Adobe applications, Information Technology (IT) provides network installation points. These network locations are restricted to UWYO domain accounts. Adobe applications are fee-based, so access to the network location will not be granted until a departmental IDR is received by IT.

Minimum System Requirements for Adobe Acrobat 8.1 Standard

• Intel Pentium III processor or equivilant 
• Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4; Windows Server 2003 (32-bit or 64-bit editions) with Service Pack 1; Windows XP Professional, Home, Tablet PC, or 64-bit Editions with Service Pack 2; or Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate, Business, or Enterprise (32-bit or 64-bit editions)
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or 7.0 
• 256MB of RAM (512MB recommended)
• 490MB of available hard-disk space; cache for optional installation files (recommended) requires an additional 280MB of available hard-disk space
• 1,024x768 screen resolution
• Network connection 

Procedure

1. Accessing the Network Installation Point for Adobe Acrobat 8.1 Standard

   1. Click the Start menu button, and click Run.
       
   2. In the Run window, in the Open box, type \\uwapps.uwyo.edu\adobeacrobat8std$\acro81_win_esd1_wwefg.exe and click OK.
      NOTE: Make sure that you have typed the correct slashes (i.e. \ and not /).
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2. Installing Adobe Acrobat 8 Standard

   1. In the Folder Location window, click Next.
        
   2. In the Files are Ready window, ensure the Launch Adobe Acrobat 8 check box is selected, and click Finish.
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   3. In the Setup window, select English (United States), and click OK.
        
   4. In the Adobe Acrobat 8 Standard - Setup window, click Next.
         
   5. In the Default application for viewing PDF window, click Next.
         
   6. In the Customer Information window, enter your name, your department, and the serial number issued to you upon payment for the Adobe Acrobat 8 Standard license, and click Next.
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   7. In the PDFMaker Installation and Integration Information  window, click Next.
       
   8. In the Setup Type window, select the installation type you prefer, and click Next.
       
      NOTE: Selecting Complete will install all applications and components in their entirety to your computer, which is recommended for Adobe Acrobat 8 Professional, especially for computers that may not always be connected to the UW network. Selecting Custom will allow you to install only the specific applications or components that you need. Selecting Typical will install only the most common components for Adobe Acrobat 8 Standard. If you select Typical or Custom, be aware that in the future if you need to use a component you do not select, you must be connected to the UW network in order for the component to be installed.
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   9. In the Destination Folder window, click Next.  
       
   10. In the Ready to Install the Program window, click Install to begin the installation.
          
   11. In the Setup Completed window, click Finish.
          
   12. In the License Agreement window, read the license agreement, and click Accept to continue.  

Reviewed: 0907 By: CD, CA