Adobe Reader 9.2 (Mac OS; Windows)

Security advisory: multiple security vendors have reported, and Adobe has acknowledged, unpatched vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader versions 9.1.3 and earlier. There are reports that these vulnerabilities being exploited.

Adobe made a patch available to resolve the relevant Adobe Reader security issues on October 13th, 2009 and Information Systems & Computing (ISC) strongly suggests that all users upgrade to Adobe Reader 9.2. Updates for some previous versions of Adobe Reader are also available. Adobe will publish security bulletins here as product updates become available.

Note: Many schools and units have standardized on the use of specific applications and operating systems. Faculty and staff should speak to their local support provider to determine which products are supported locally before selecting or purchasing software.

Adobe's Reader is the recommended application for viewing PDF (Portable Document Format) files on the web. PDF documents are derived from documents created in other applications, such as InDesign or Excel, and retain the typography, layout, and graphics of the original. To read a PDF document online you need Adobe Reader software, a network connection, and a graphical web browser (such as Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer) with Adobe's PDF plug-in installed. The plug-in allows you to view PDF files right in the window of your web browser.

Windows 7 Compatibility

Adobe Reader versions 9.1.3 and above function correctly in Windows 7.

Mac OS 10.6 Snow Leopard Compatibility

Adobe Reader versions 9.1.3 and above function correctly in Mac OS 10.6 Snow Leopard.

Download

Adobe Reader is freeware; it is available for download using your PennKey and password.

Mac OS

Click on the download link below. The file will automatically unzip and place an installer on the desktop. Double-click the installer icon and follow the on-screen instructions accepting the defaults. After you finish, you can delete the installation file(s) from the desktop.

• Download the 'Pennified' version of Adobe Reader 9.1.3 for Mac OS
• Download Adobe Reader 9.2 for Mac OS from Adobe's web-site ('Pennified' version coming soon)

Windows

Click on the download link below. In the "Save As" window, create or go to the directory in which you want to save the file, append .exe to the file name if it is not already there, and click "Save". Open this directory, double-click the installation file, and follow the on-screen instructions accepting the defaults. After you finish, you can delete the installation file.

• Download the 'Pennified' version of Adobe Reader 9.1.3 for Windows
• Download Adobe Reader 9.2 for Windows from Adobe's web-site ('Pennified' version coming soon)

Configuration

No further configuration is necessary.

Please note the following for Windows computers regarding the web browser plug-in:

• If only one browser is on your machine, the plug-in will be automatically installed in the browser's plug-ins folder when you install Acrobat Reader. If more than one browser is on your machine, the plug-in will be installed in the plug-ins folder of the first browser it finds.
• If you have more than one browser on your machine, you must check to make sure that the plug-in is installed in the correct browser's plug-ins folder.

After you ensure that the plug-in is in your browser's plug-ins folder, all you need to do is restart your browser before viewing PDF files.

Support

Primary computing support is usually located in the schools, units, and residences, close to the faculty, staff, and students being served. Contact lists are available for:

• Faculty Support
• Staff Support
• Student Support

To look up your local support provider, select your University affiliation above. You may also call First Call at 215-573-4778 to request a referral if you are not sure who to contact.

Related resources

• Adobe's Adobe Reader web site.
• Adobe's Acrobat web site.