This page is to help you bypass and avoid the adobe download manager installation!

The adobe download manager is only needed if you download lots of adobe products.  It does not add a lot of real value to the web browsing experience.  When using a compatible browser, adobe tries to force it on you.  When clicking a link, you can change the word download in the URL to completion as follows:


http://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/download/?installer=Reader_9.4_English_for_Windows
http://get.adobe.com/uk/reader/completion/?installer=Reader_9.4_English_for_Windows

This bypass has been verified even with the new Adobe Reader X link and might even work with other adobe downloads such as flash and shockwave.