Adobe Reader DC: How to Reset Default Settings ?

👤 Diwas Poudel 🕒 14 Aug 2023 📁 FIX

Resetting Adobe Reader DC to default settings might be helpful :

If you are facing problems like crashing or not opening PDF files.
If you've made changes to settings and preferences such as zooming level, font size, styles, etc., and you now wish to revert specific settings back but are unsure of how to do so, then you are forced to reset every setting.
If you like to use fresh Adobe Reader DC just as you have downloaded now.

Note that when you reset Adobe Reader DC to default settings then you will not lose any data . Your PDF files will be there and you can access them. Also only reset Adobe Reader DC if this is only your last option.

Resetting Adobe Reader DC to default settings

Here are the steps for resetting Adobe Reader DC to default settings

1. First close Adobe Reader DC

2. For Windows go to run and type and press Enter.

%userprofile%\AppData\Roaming\Adobe\Acrobat\DC

**fig. Preferences folder of Adobe Reader DC**

For Mac navigate to

~/Library/Application Support/Adobe/Acrobat/DC

3. Then just delete the Preferences folder

4. Now reopen Acrobat Reader DC again.

You will find Adobe Reader DC is reset to its default settings.

Also, read: Resetting Visual Studio Code to default settings

FAQ:

What happens if you reset Adobe Reader DC to default settings?

Ans: When you reset Adobe Reader DC to default settings then all of your custom settings and preferences will be removed like zooming level, font size, style, and color, also if you have extensions and addons then you have to reconfigure them as well.

Will this resetting fix a problem with Adobe Reader DC?

Ans: If your problem is not fixed then you can try troubleshooting steps, such as reinstalling the software or updating the software to the latest version.