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    This is from Woody’s site. I still use Reader XI so it will not affect me at this point, but when Oct. rolls around I will need to find another PDF reader.
    If you use Chrome and Reader DC installs the spyware, you can stop the extension. It’s a shame that ADOBE has decided to go in this direction.
    http://www.infoworld.com/article/3157420/microsoft-windows/adobe-acrobat-reader-dc-security-update-installs-chrome-spyware.html

    The latest version of the venerable (and oh-so-holey) PDF viewing routine, Acrobat Reader DC 15.023.20053, released this week, looks for information about your Google Chrome surfing habits. Without your knowledge or consent, the security patch installs a Chrome browser extension that’s spyware, pure and simple.

    Don't take yourself so seriously, no one else does 🙂
    All W10 Pro at 22H2,(2 Desktops, 1 Laptop).

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      Thanks Lumpy. I just removed the extension from Chrome.

    • #1588783

      Your welcome 🙂

      Don't take yourself so seriously, no one else does 🙂
      All W10 Pro at 22H2,(2 Desktops, 1 Laptop).

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