Edit 3rd Jan 2026: As noted in the comments, as far as I know, the old versions of Adobe Reader are no longer available from Adobe, and the links given in this post no longer work.
The option to install a non-DC version of Adobe Reader used to be hidden away under a menu on the DC installation screen. It seems that Adobe would really, really like you to use the DC version, because the other options have been removed.
Non DC versions are still available though from this link. The link takes you first to a forum page, then directly on to the download page, but may take some time before the download box appears.
The link was provided at response No. 14 (thegeneticbytemare) at Where can I get Acrobat Reader without DC . That response also includes links to the latest upgrade and other language versions, but note that you have to install the full version before you can install an upgrade.
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They are called bean counters.
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Links are broken. Its hard to get older version of Adobe Acrobat without resorting to torrent sites these days. Thankfully I have older versions of Acrobat exe files saved from when the software was better. Modern internet and computing feel very sordid.
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Yes, as far as I know it is no longer possible to download the old versions from Adobe. I will add a note to the post.
I have now given up and just use the latest default Adobe version, which I don’t like much, but you get used to it.
I will check the downloads noted in your other comment from Thursday.
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