How to Install Adobe Products from Dell
Summary: This article provides more information about how to download and install Adobe Acrobat that is purchased from Dell.
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Instructions
Affected Products:
- Adobe Acrobat Pro 2024
- Adobe Acrobat Standard
- Adobe Express Premium
- Adobe Photoshop Elements & Premiere Elements
Affected Operating Systems:
- Windows
Note: Only one license can be redeemed per Adobe ID. These options as sold through Dell at the point of sale with your Dell personal computer do not include centralized or administrative license management.
Adobe Acrobat that is purchased through Dell contains a redemption code for a:
- A Three-year term licenses (non-subscription)
- Reference the table below for Redemption instructions
- Subscription license
- Download and activate the software on two computers.
- Software can only be used on one computer at a time.
- The license expires when the subscription ends.
- Download and activate the software on two computers.
Term License
| Adobe Product | Redemption Instructions |
|---|---|
| Acrobat Pro 2024 |
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| Acrobat Standard 2-Yr + 1 year AI Assistant (Subscription) |
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| Adobe Express Premium |
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| Adobe Photoshop Elements & Premiere Elements |
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Subscription
New Install
Warning: These steps are intended for customers who have never installed Adobe Acrobat. Reference the Reinstall section if the redemption code was previously used.
A subscription license of Adobe Acrobat can be purchased at Dell:
For more information, click the appropriate purchase method of Adobe Acrobat.
POS
To install the product:
- Open Dell Optimizer or Dell Purchased Apps
- Open Dell Optimizer, then select the Dell Purchased Apps tab and install application
Or, - Open Dell Purchased Apps, then install application
- Open Dell Optimizer, then select the Dell Purchased Apps tab and install application
- Locate Adobe Acrobat [VERSION] and Copy the Dell provided Product Key in Notepad or Word as the Product Key is needed for installation.
Note: [VERSION] = Type of Adobe Acrobat productWarning: Adobe references the product key as a redemption code.
- Click Redeem to automatically go to https://ims-na1.adobelogin.com/ims/authorize/v1?client_id=redemption_ui_client&scope=AdobeID%2Copenid&state=%7B%22ac%22%3A%22redeem.adobe.com%22%7D&el=true&ctx_id=join_redeem_acrobat&idp_flow=create_account&sign_up_sso=true&locale=&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fredeem.adobe.com%2Facrobat
.
- Sign in or Create an Account with Adobe.
Note:
- For account help, reference Solve Adobe Account Sign-in Issues
.
- If this is the first time using an Adobe product, click Create an account.
- Dell is unable to assist with third-party (Adobe) account issues. Contact the vendor for further assistance.
- For account help, reference Solve Adobe Account Sign-in Issues
- Enter your Adobe Acrobat Product Key (step 2) and then click Redeem Code.
Warning: The Adobe Acrobat Product Key (step 2) can only be used once.
- Optionally add a payment method.
- Click Get Started to download Adobe_DC_Setup.exe.
- On Download, click Adobe_DC_Setup.exe.
- In the installation UI, click Continue.
- Optionally install Adobe Genuine Service (AGS) and then click Continue.
- On installation, Adobe Acrobat opens automatically.
APOS
- Go to My Account.
- Sign in to your Dell My Account using the email address used at the time of purchase or the address used to assign your software licenses. For questions about creating or updating a My Account login, see the My Account FAQ.
- Click Software Licenses and Subscriptions on the menu and choose Software Licenses.
If you are having trouble finding your order or logging into My Account, contact Dell support at the following link: Contact Order Support. - Under the Product section, click Adobe Acrobat [VERSION][Duration].
Note:
- [VERSION] = Type of Adobe Acrobat product
- [DURATION] = Length of subscription
- Copy the Adobe Acrobat License Key.
Warning: Adobe references the license key as a redemption code.
- Go to https://ims-na1.adobelogin.com/ims/authorize/v1?client_id=redemption_ui_client&scope=AdobeID%2Copenid&state=%7B%22ac%22%3A%22redeem.adobe.com%22%7D&el=true&ctx_id=join_redeem_acrobat&idp_flow=create_account&sign_up_sso=true&locale=&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fredeem.adobe.com%2Facrobat
.
- Sign in or Create an Account with Adobe.
Note:
- For account help, reference Solve Adobe Account Sign-in Issues
.
- If this is the first time using an Adobe product, click Create an account.
- Dell is unable to assist with third-party (Adobe) account issues. Contact the vendor for further assistance.
- For account help, reference Solve Adobe Account Sign-in Issues
- Enter your Adobe Acrobat License Key (step 2) and then click Redeem Code.
Warning: The Adobe Acrobat License Key (step 2) can only be used once.
- Optionally add a payment method.
- Click Get Started to download Adobe_DC_Setup.exe.
- On Download, double-click Adobe_DC_Setup.exe.
- In the installation UI, click Continue.
- Optionally install Adobe Genuine Service (AGS) and then click Continue.
- On installation, Adobe Acrobat opens automatically.
Reinstall
To reinstall a subscription license, you must:
- Have an active subscription license for Adobe Acrobat.
- Have access to your Adobe ID account.
To install the product:
- Go to https://account.adobe.com/
.
- Sign in with your Adobe ID email address and then click Continue.
Note:
- For account help, reference Solve Adobe Account Sign-in Issues
.
- Dell is unable to assist with third-party (Adobe) account issues. Contact the vendor for further assistance.
- For account help, reference Solve Adobe Account Sign-in Issues
- Enter your Adobe ID Password and then click Continue.
- Under the Overview tab, click Access your apps and services.
- In the upper right, click Get Acrobat DC desktop to download Adobe_DC_Setup.exe.
- On download, double-click Adobe_DC_Setup.exe.
- In the installation UI, click Continue.
- Optionally install Adobe Genuine Service (AGS) and then click Continue.
- On installation, Adobe Acrobat opens automatically.
Additional Information
For information about other Adobe products sold by Dell, see the following Dell Knowledge Base Articles:
Affected Products
Alienware, Dell All-in-One, Dell Pro All-in-One, Dell Pro Max Micro, Dell Pro Max Slim, Dell Pro Max Tower, Dell Pro Micro, Dell Pro Slim, Dell Pro Tower, Dell Slim, Dell Tower, Inspiron, Legacy Desktop Models, OptiPlex, Vostro, XPS, G Series
, G Series, Alienware, Dell Plus, Dell Pro, Dell Pro Max, Dell Pro Plus, Dell Pro Premium, Inspiron, Latitude, Dell Pro Rugged, Vostro, XPS, Legacy Laptop Models, Fixed Workstations, Mobile Workstations, Dell Pro Max Micro XE FCM2250, Dell Pro Max Slim XE FCS1250, Dell Pro Max Tower T2 XE FCT2250, Dell Pro Max 16 XE MC16250, Dell Pro Micro Plus XE QBM1250, Dell Pro Slim Plus XE5 QBS1250, Dell Pro Tower Plus XE5 QBT1250
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Article Number: 000180687
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 12 Nov 2025
Version: 30
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