Adobe DC ADMX/ADML Documentation

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Quick Links


Reader DC Settings	Complete list of all Reader DC policies
Acrobat DC Settings	Complete list of all Acrobat DC policies
Security Hardening	Recommended and optional security configurations
Reduce Nags & Upsells	Settings to suppress unwanted messages, popups, and promotions
Changelog	Version-by-version summary of new, renamed, and reclassified settings
Screenshots	GPMC and Intune screenshots showing policy configuration

These ADMX/ADML templates (v2.8) provide Group Policy and Intune management of Adobe Acrobat DC and Adobe Reader DC on Windows. They define machine-level (HKLM) policies covering cloud connectors, security hardening, trust and permissions, UI experience, updates, and upsell controls.

The templates ship in two namespaces:


`AdobeDC_x64.admx` + ADML	Acrobat DC (x64) + Reader DC (x64)	254 (139 Acrobat + 115 Reader)
`AdobeDC_x86.admx` + ADML	Acrobat DC (x86) + Reader DC (x86)	254 (139 Acrobat + 115 Reader)

Important Notes


The Microsoft `Windows.admx` / `Windows.adml` files are a dependency and must be uploaded to Intune before uploading the Adobe ADMX files.
Acrobat Reader (x64) using the new Unified Installer runs `Acrobat.exe`, so it requires configuration of the Acrobat settings rather than the Reader settings. To be safe, configure both.
Several `bToggle` policies use inverted registry values (DWORD 0 = feature ON, DWORD 1 = feature OFF). The ADMX templates handle this so that the Group Policy Enabled/Disabled* states match the FriendlyName intent, but raw registry checks may look counterintuitive.

Category Overview


Cloud & Connectors	Cloud storage connectors (Box, Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive), Document Cloud services, preferences sync, generative AI, and sign-in controls.	13	13
Context, Tools & Search	UI toolbars, context menus, search features, Modern Viewer, tool shortcuts, and editing mode settings.	12	22
Documents, Editing & Accessibility	PDF creation, editing, form handling, accessibility tagging, and document conversion controls.	3	12
Security: Execution & Protection	Sandbox modes (Protected Mode, AppContainer, Protected View), enhanced security, Flash content, and dangerous action blocking.	13	12
Security: Trust & Permissions	Digital signatures, trusted locations, certificate trust, security handlers, and URL access policies.	19	20
Sharing & Features	Adobe Sign, Send & Track, shared reviews, SharePoint/Office 365 integration, WebMail configuration, and cloud signature storage.	20	22
Startup & Experience	Launch messages, notifications, First Time Experience, What's New, Home screen widgets, and feedback prompts.	13	12
Updates & Desktop Integration	Product updater, Chrome extension, Explorer thumbnails, repair options, desktop UI, and deployment settings.	17	19
Upsell	Upgrade prompts, trial purchase dialogs, promotional campaigns, App Center, and purchasable tool visibility.	5	7