How to Install Adobe Reader 8 on Windows Vista

Are you having trouble installing Adobe Reader 8 on your Windows Vista machine? You're not alone. Many users have reported encountering errors, including 'The Temp folder is on a drive that is full or is inaccessible' and 'No permission or drive full'. But fear not, as there are several solutions to this problem.

Method 1: Run Setup.exe in Compatibility Mode

One simple solution is to right-click on the setup.exe file, select 'Properties', then click on the 'Compatibility' tab. From here, select 'Run this program in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP2'. This will allow you to install Adobe Reader 8 without any issues.

Method 2: Move the Folder and Run as Administrator

Another solution is to move the entire folder containing the setup.exe file to your desktop or another location with sufficient disk space. Then, right-click on the setup.exe file and select 'Run as Administrator'. This will give you the necessary permissions to install Adobe Reader 8.

Method 3: Set NTFS Permissions and Run in Compatibility Mode

For some users, setting NTFS permissions on their account to full control has resolved the issue. Additionally, running the setup.exe file in compatibility mode (Windows XP SP2) and as an administrator has also worked for others.

Method 4: Copy/Paste AdobePDF.dll and Install

If none of the above methods work, you may need to manually copy and paste the AdobePDF.dll file from the temporary directory to a location with sufficient disk space. Then, run the setup.exe file and install Adobe Reader 8.

Installing Adobe Reader 8 on Windows Vista can be a challenge, but there are several solutions to this problem. By trying out one or more of these methods, you should be able to successfully install Adobe Reader 8 on your machine.

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