AcroRd32.exe Prevent Acrobat Reader from staying open

When you visit a website that links to a pdf, then close the pdf file, the AcroRd32.exe will not close, it will sit open, using your resources and memory on your PC until you restart.

This simple fix will disable that function of Acrobat reader and take back the memory.

1. Open Acrobat Reader


2. Choose “Edit”, then “Preferences”

3) Click on “Internet”, then uncheck “Display PDF in browser”.

4) Hit OK

Now AcroRd32.exe will close when you close the reader, not stay open forever!