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| Product |
| | Acrobat |
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| Version |
| | 6.0 |
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| Last Edited |
| | 25-Aug-2003 |
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| Document |
| | 53521 |
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| | How To: Registry Entries To Disable Registration, Updates, Create Adobe PDF Online, and Advertisements in Acrobat Pro,Acrobat Standard and Adobe Reader.
Summary
It is possible to disable several of the internet features of Acrobat 6.0 Professional and Adobe Reader with registry entries.
Issue
I have a large install base and need to disable several of the internet featrues in Adobe Reader and Acrobat Professional.
Solution
Use the Windows Registry to make changes in the preferences
Disclaimer: The registry contains system-related information that is critical to your computer and applications. Before modifying the registry, be sure to make a backup copy of it. Adobe doesn't provide support for problems that arise from improperly modifying the registry. Adobe strongly recommends that you have experience editing system files before you modify the registry. For information on the Windows Registry Editor, see the documentation for Windows or contact Microsoft Technical Support.
Note: These registry keys are provided as a courtesy to the customer and are not supported by Adobe Technical Support or Adobe Developer Support.
Here are the registry keys associated for disabling the following features:
Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Professional:
Note: The 'FeatureLockdown' key and the DWORD value are not installed by default and need to be added.
1. Disable Web Services and Update
(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Adobe\Adobe Acrobat\6.0\FeatureLockdown\bUpdater , REG_DWORD, 0 disable, 1 enable).
2. Disable Online Registration:
(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Adobe\Adobe Acrobat\6.0\FeatureLockdown\bRegisterProduct, REG_DWORD, 0 disable, 1 enable)
Adobe Reader 6.0:
1. Disable Reader Messaging:
(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\6.0\FeatureLockdown\bShowAdsAllow, REG_DWORD, 0 disable, 1 enable)
2. To disable "Create PDF Online" in reader, the correct path is:
(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\6.0\FeatureLockdown\bCreatePDFOnline)
3. To disable "Web Update" in Reader, the correct path is:
(HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\6.0\FeatureLockdown\bUpdater, REG_DWORD, 0 disable, 1 enable)
Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Professional:
1. Disable the splash screen
(HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Adobe\Adobe Acrobat\6.0\Originals\bDisplayAboutDialog, REG_DWORD, 0 disable, 1 enable)
Adobe Reader 6.0:
(HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\6.0\Originals\bDisplayAboutDialog, REG_DWORD, 0 disable, 1 enable)
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