The .mst file, created using the Adobe Customization Wizard , contains the license information so the software is activated immediately upon installation. Troubleshooting Activation Issues If the command-line activation fails, ensure:
adobe_prtk.exe --tool=Serialize --leid=V7{}AcrobatESR-12-Win-GM --serial=YOUR-SERIAL-NUMBER-HERE --regsuppress=ss Use code with caution. : Tells the tool to apply a license.
Download the official AdobeLicensingToolkit.exe from the Adobe Admin Console.
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--tool=Serialize : Tells the toolkit to initiate the activation process.
adobe_prtk --tool=VolumeSerialize --generate --serial=<Your 24-digit Serial Number> --leid=<Acrobat LEID> --regsuppress=ss --eulasuppress
What are you using (SCCM, Intune, Group Policy)? Download the official AdobeLicensingToolkit
Setup.exe /sAll
A return code of 0 indicates success, while code 29 means the license was already removed.
: You must run CMD as an Administrator to execute these commands. and select Run as administrator .
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setup.exe /sAll /msi TRANSFORMS="AcroPro.mst" /l*v "C:\Temp\AcrobatInstall.log" Use code with caution.
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: Search for "cmd" in the Start menu, right-click it, and select Run as administrator .