# Software Installation - How To

## How to deploy Adobe Acrobat XI using Endpoint Central?

### Description

This document provides you the steps required to deploy Adobe Acrobat XI to multiple computers using Endpoint Central.

### Steps

To deploy Adobe Acrobat XI, follow the steps given below:

- Download the package
- Download the script and rename it
- Add Software package
- Deploy to target computers

### Download the Package

Download the package from [https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/kb/acrobat-downloads.html](https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/kb/acrobat-downloads.html) and store it in the network share. The network share should have read access to 'Everyone' and 'Authenticated Users' group.

**Note**: Download the appropriate edition which you require, eg : Acrobat XI pro installer/Acrobat XI standard installer.

### Download the Script

Download the attached script [adobe-acrobat-xi.txt](https://www.manageengine.com/products/desktop-central/adobe-acrobat-xi.txt) and store it in the same location where the package is downloaded and rename the script to **adobe-acrobat-xi.vbs**

### Adding the Software Package

1. Click on Software Deployment Tab
2. Under packages, click Add Package
3. Choose the application type as **MSIEXEC/EXE/ISS/Command**
4. Choose Network Path and click Browse to locate the file.
5. Under Installation command with Switches/Arguments enter the following  
   For Acrobat XI pro edition **- cscript.exe "\\<sharename>\<foldername>\adobe-acrobat-xi.vbs" "AcrobatPro_11_Web_WWMUI.exe"**  
   For Acrobat XI standard edition **- cscript.exe "\\<sharename>\<foldername>\adobe-acrobat-xi.vbs" "AcrobatStd_11_Web_WWMUI.exe"**

### Deploy to target computers

1. Select the package that you have added
2. Click **Install/Uninstall Software**
3. Enter a name and description for the configuration
4. Define the package settings
5. Configure the deployment settings
6. Choose the target computers
7. Specify the schedule options, if required
8. Click **Deploy**

You have deployed Adobe Acrobat XI to the target computers.