Instructions in this article apply to Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.

you’re able to also bring up the preferences menu with the keyboard shortcutCtrl+K(orCommand+Kfor Mac).

SelectInternetin the left pane of the preferences window, and then selectInternet controls.

Preferences in Acrobat Reader

SelectAdobe PDF Readerin the list of add-ons.

If you don’t see Adobe PDF Reader listed, try selectingRun Without Permissionfrom theShowdrop-down menu.

SelectDisableso that the PDF Reader won’t open PDFs in the internet tool.

The Internet heading in Preferences

Turning off the Adobe Reader add-on for your web app helps you avoid accidentally downloading acomputer virusvia the internet.

Open Acrobat DC and selectTools>Combine Files>Add Files> choose files to add >Combine.

Adding a signature to a PDFis fairly simple, but will require using Acrobat DC rather than Acrobat Reader.

The Programs tab

In Acrobat DC, selectFile>Open> choose the PDF >Sign>Add signature.

Find any PDF file on your gear andright-clickit, then selectProperties(Get Infoon Mac).

Next, open theOpen Withdrop-down menu and choose Acrobat Reader as the new default.

The Manage Add-ons button

pop launch the PDF and selectFile>Properties>Security>Password Securityfrom the Security Method drop-down.

SelectRequire a password to initiate the document> enter password >OK>OK> save the PDF.

Select Adobe PDF Reader

The Disable button