I'm adding myself to this list of professionals that has been greatly impacted by this change made by Adobe. I generally never comment on these things but this has created a major impact on how we do work and test.

If Adobe wants to have Reader and Pro run on the same application that fine. At least give us the ability that when we sign out of Pro/Cloud or switch users that the Pro functionality is grayed out or suppressed. Essentially default back to Reader. Don't force close the application or require us to sign up for a free 7-day trial.

If Adobe Executives think forcing users into this corner will drive more PRO/Cloud sales I think they are headed down a bad path... Let's hope they do what's right.

Its really annoying how Adobe treats their longterm customers. i am a form developer as well. Using Reader extensions etc. on LC-Forms. Can only test them if i deploy them on an independent system. Shame on on for switching that function off.

PDF Reader and Editor on the same computer is a must. I use 5-6 computers every day, and open several PDFs every day too. At the same time I also edit, convert or export a PDF a few times a week. In periods I use PS, PR, LR and ID on either my home computer, laptop, workshop computer or one of the office computers. It's really a hassle having to log in and out only to open a random PDF, and even more so if you have to annotate or sign one. It doesn't make any sense for Adobe not to promote using both plain reader and pro versions on the same box. Appears very backwards. There might be a technical hitch in the way, but it must be possible for Adobe developers to get around it. Please Adobe Santa, can I have it for xmas?

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Matt not like this from Adobe. Shame on you! Your mother would not be proud of you right now, and I hope that really sinks in. A lot of important time that could be spent conducting business is being wasted. I'm thinking a class action suit could be in order. Anyone know any good lawyers that can handle this case. The lawyer I used to work with on cases like this was recently indicted for her part in the January 6th riots.

Rookie move from the developers, I can't believe they didn't see this scenario play out.

When installing the new version of Adobe Reader during our imaging process, it's actually AcroPro.msi transformed to function as Reader. This is causing issues when installing Creative Cloud Desktop to activate Acrobat Pro licenses. CCD can't distinguish between "new" Reader and Pro, so it tells the user that Pro is already installed. When the user goes to try and use Pro functionality, it doesn't work. Terrible user experience, and a hassle for our support staff who now have to remove Reader before reinstalling Pro.

Critical. Sometimes I just need to digital certificate sign. Other times, i need to be able to edit.It matters when I switch between personal life, CIV employer, GOV employer.
This is ridiculous.

I have DC Pro on my home computer for work but can't use it for personal stuff so I also need Reader.

It is so annoying that Adobe Acrobat is sticking to this nonsense of not allowing both Acrobat Reader and Acrobat Pro on same machine.

This needs to change FAST!!!

I'm an educator with 3 devices, and I need to at least read pdfs on all 3 without managing which 2 of the 3 is using my Creative Suite license all the time. AT LEAST make it possible to use Acrobat as a free Reader version if I don't feel like going through all the work of deactivating a device in order to view pdfs on my third machine! Right now it won't let me use Acrobat at all unless I activate Pro--after installing the Suite on my 3rd machine. I don't need Pro on that machine very often, but I'd like to at least reserve the possibility of it without having to install it there each time. Instead, I've installed a 3rd party reader--and none are as useful as Acrobat Reader.

Not every user need a (a much to expensive) pro lizence.
Bring back Reader!

I can't update Reader to the latest version on workstations in my environment because the deployment fails as "application not installed". This is because the workstation reports having Adobe Acrobat DC installed, when it only has Reader. You need to be able to differentiate between Reader and Acrobat and not make them the same application.

We really need this in Citrix Environments, because not all users are licensed to Pro Version.

This is CRITICAL

this is important, we need both Acrobat Reader and Acrobat DC installed on same PC to test.

and Acrobat DC subscript are not support different language(see attachment), but we did need to test different language and fronts

Yes please allow Acrobat DC and Reader on same laptop. I create fillable pdfs and need to test before handing over to clients.

I vote for this feature. My use of Acrobat is as follows:

- 02 laptops share the same Acrobat DC PRO Continuous license, which is possible based on "one at a time".

- When a laptop uses Acrobat DC PRO, the other laptop uses Acrobat Reader.

This configuration is possible with version 32-bit, but now, only one application among Acrobat PRO 64-bit and Reader 64-bit will be installed, I can't use the above use case.

Better solution: https://acrobat.uservoice.com/forums/590923-acrobat-for-windows-and-mac/suggestions/44853835--unified-64-bit-adobe-acrobat-reader-dc-isn-t-rea

Like others I have two accounts on my laptop: one for work and one for personal use. I have a subscription to Adobe Acrobat DC for my work but I do not and WILL NOT subscribe to Adobe Acrobat DC on my personal account. On my older laptop I have both installed no problem. I feel like I am being forced to subscribe to Adobe Acrobat DC on my personal account as well which is not going to happen. I guess I will be using a third-party app until this is resolved and I do not want to but my hand is being forced.

I work on a PC that has multiple users. I don't need Acrobat, but it won't open unless I log in. So, I need to install Reader to be able to see PDFs, yet Adobe does not advise this. What do you recommend??