Are you tired of cluttered storage space on your Mac? Do you want to completely remove Adobe Acrobat Reader DC from your computer? Look no further! In this article, we will guide you through the process of manually uninstalling Adobe Acrobat Reader DC and removing all its associated support files.

Before starting, note that the number of Adobe Reader's service files on your Mac may vary depending on how long you've been using the application, what version you're running, and other factors. You may have more or fewer files than others. Don't worry; we'll walk you through each step to ensure a thorough removal.

Step 1: Remove Adobe Reader's Service Files

To start, open your Mac's Finder and navigate to the following locations:

* Click on 'Go' in the top navigation bar.

* Check the folders inside the Library for files associated with Adobe Acrobat Reader DC (ARMDC).

* Also, go to the Library folder without the tilde sign (~) by pressing Command+Shift+G and typing ~/Library into the search field.

In these locations, you'll find Adobe Reader's support files. Remove them all to ensure a clean uninstallation process.

Step 2: Remove Adobe Reader Support Files

Next, go to the system Library folder and locate the following directories:

* /System/Library/Frameworks

* /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks

Remove any files related to Adobe Acrobat Reader DC from these locations.

Step 3: Remove the Adobe Reader Application

Open your Applications folder and drag the Adobe Reader application into the Trash. This will remove the executable file, but you still need to get rid of remaining support files.

Optional Step: Use a Free Application or Third-Party Uninstaller

If you're not comfortable manually searching for and removing Adobe Reader's files, consider using a free application like Funter to find hidden files associated with Adobe Reader. Alternatively, you can use App Cleaner & Uninstaller from Nektony to automatically remove the remaining files.

Important Notes about Uninstalling Adobe Acrobat Reader DC

Remember that every application creates numerous service files and stores them all over your system. It's crucial to remove all Adobe Reader's support files to uninstall the application completely.

Even if you use Adobe's native uninstallers, some support files might still be left on your Mac. To ensure a thorough removal, always check your Mac for applications' remaining files after uninstallation.

By following these steps and removing all Adobe Reader's service files, you'll have successfully manually uninstalled Adobe Acrobat Reader DC from your Mac. Remember to empty the Trash to complete the process.

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