PDF is a good portable format and by default Adobe Acrobat Reader is the tool to read PDF files. Unfortunately, Adobe has ruined the experience by constantly pushing for the purchase of Adobe Acrobat Pro or similar, to allow the users to edit, combine, make changes to PDF files. Most users are perfectly happy with the reader, at most they need to fill out some forms or sign the document, things the reader fully capable of doing. Thanks to the following articles, the PDF experience can be made not so unpleasant.
The first one is simplest, as it involves using the Acrobat Reader menu. Just pick the menu item as indicated and you see fewer upsell stuff.
The second link involves adding a key to the registry. You may need to use an admin account to do it. As all things with the registry, proceed with caution. Once you have it done, no more "Try Acrobat Pro!" or such hawking!
The third one involves creating a folder in a critcal spot and moving three files into said folder. It really provides a clean interface, without all the tools that do not work fully but are constantly shoved into your face.
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