Adobe Reader starts slowly - this may be the reason

Adobe Reader is a practical, but sometimes slow tool for viewing PDF files. If the reader starts very slowly, a few settings can help.

Adobe Reader starts slowly: isolate the problem

First of all, you should determine whether the problem only occurs with Adobe Reader or whether other programs are lame.

• Many programs that you install on your PC create an entry in the Startup folder. This slows down the system start and slows down the execution of other programs. You can read how to switch off these entries in this practical tip.
• If you haven't shut down your PC for a long time, the memory may be overloaded. In this case, a simple restart will help.
• In the worst case, the PC is slow because you have caught a virus. Read here what you can do about it.

Adobe Reader starts slowly: PDF SpeedUp

Adobe Reader loads numerous plugins when it starts. Most of them are superfluous. With the free tool PDF SpeedUp you can deactivate these plugins with a single mouse click and make further settings.

1. Before installing PDF SpeedUp, make sure that the latest version of the reader is installed and update if not. To do this, start the reader and click "Help"> "Check for updates".
2. Download the PDF SpeedUp tool, install it and start the program.
3. The German translation of the program is more than incorrect. Therefore, change the language to English. To do this, use the flag symbols at the top right.
4. Activate all options except "No Browser Integration" if you want to use Adobe Reader in the browser. Then click "Optimize".
5. The reader should now start much faster. If, contrary to expectations, problems arise, you can undo the changes by clicking on "Restore".

Adobe Reader starts slowly: Repair the program

If Adobe Reader still does not start faster, there is an error in the installed program.

• Start the reader and click "Help"> "Repair Adobe Reader installation". Then follow the instructions of the program.