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When try to install any adobe product they also install Intel True Key and McCafee so quickly that I cannot stop them. How can I prevent Adobe to install them?
Assuming that you got them from Adobe's website, you could go into your Control Panel -> Programs and Features section and remove them.mech-eng said:When try to install any adobe product they also install Intel True Key and McCafee so quickly that I cannot stop them. How can I prevent Adobe to install them?
Borg said:Assuming that you got them from Adobe's website, you could go into your Control Panel -> Programs and Features section and remove them.
mech-eng said:Why do you assume them I take them from Adobe
Borg said:If you don't get it from the Adobe website, there is no guarantee what you are installing. You should never click or follow a link from a website telling you that you need to install or update Adobe. If a site tells you that, you should only download from the Adobe site by looking it up yourself because hacked versions of Adobe are all over the internet. If that still doesn't work after you have installed straight from Adobe, then something is very wrong with what they are telling you. And, just because the extra programs call themselves Intel True Key and McCafee, I wouldn't trust that either if I didn't get it straight from Adobe's site.
What would be wrong is having an official copy of Adobe and the site continues to tell you that you need the version that they are providing. Don't fall for that - it's just a lie to get you to install the virus that they want you to download. I could possibly understand if a site doesn't work with a current version of Adobe but then I would download and install an archived version from Adobe if it was that important. I have done that with software in a few rare cases where I really needed something for my job.mech-eng said:I downloaded it from Adobe's website. If I install straight/directly from Adobe and if it does not work, why is something very very wrong?
P.S: They don't give a check box. I thought you are familiar with this situation because you download Adobe's product from their site.
Thank you.
Usually, as Greg pointed out, you can opt out of those extra programs installing before Adobe gets underway and installs. But if you've successfully installed Adobe Reader, then try, as has been suggested, uninstalling the extra programs. Don't worry now that they installed. Just uninstall them. If, next time, you need to install Adobe Reader take screenshots if no boxes are available to tick (or untick) so extra software is not installed.mech-eng said:I downloaded it from Adobe's website. If I install straight/directly from Adobe and if it does not work, why is something very very wrong?
P.S: They don't give a check box. I thought you are familiar with this situation because you download Adobe's product from their site.
Thank you.
rkolter said:The OP has never actually stated what Adobe software he installed.
StevieTNZ said:See title of this thread
mech-eng said:When try to install any adobe product they also install Intel True Key and McCafee so quickly that I cannot stop them. How can I prevent Adobe to install them?
When Adobe Acrobat Reader is installing other programs, it means that the installation process for Adobe Acrobat Reader includes additional software or applications that are not directly related to the main program. These additional programs may be bundled with Adobe Acrobat Reader for convenient installation or as part of a package deal.
No, you do not have to install the additional programs that come with Adobe Acrobat Reader. These programs are usually optional and can be deselected during the installation process. However, it is important to carefully read through the installation prompts to ensure that you are not inadvertently installing any unwanted programs.
Adobe Acrobat Reader may install other programs for a variety of reasons. These programs may be related to the functionality of Adobe Acrobat Reader or they may be offered as a way to enhance your overall experience with the software. In some cases, the additional programs may be from third-party developers who have partnered with Adobe to provide their software alongside Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Yes, you can uninstall the additional programs that were installed with Adobe Acrobat Reader. Depending on your operating system, you can go to the Control Panel or Settings and access the list of installed programs. From there, you can select the additional programs and choose to uninstall them.
In most cases, the additional programs that come with Adobe Acrobat Reader are safe to use. However, it is always important to exercise caution when installing any software and to carefully read through the installation prompts. If you are unsure about the safety of a particular program, you can research it online or consult with a trusted technical expert.