Adobe Reader XI (11.0.01) was a planned update released by Adobe on January 8, 2013
: A fully automatic update mode was introduced for Windows, allowing the software to install patches silently in the background. Expanded Platform Support : Added compatibility for Internet Explorer 10 and newer versions of Safari on Mac (Safari 5.1 and 6.0.2). Security Enhancements
If you encounter a pop-up saying "Preparing document for reading" when opening a file, it is usually because a screen reader setting is active. This can cause delays, especially with long documents: Go to Edit > Preferences. Select Reading from the left-hand list.
- Download the Adobe Reader XI Cleaner Tool (official from Adobe – note it may be hard to find since Adobe retired it, but third-party archives exist).
- Uninstall via Control Panel.
- Run the Cleaner Tool in Safe Mode.
- Restart.
- Download the offline installer for Adobe Reader XI 11.0.23 (the final patch) from a trusted archive. Install with administrator privileges (right-click > Run as Administrator).
Customization: Administrators can use the Adobe Customization Wizard XI to customize installation settings. Version 11.0.01 Specifics & Deployment
The 11.0.01 update, released shortly after the initial launch, was critical for early adopters. It addressed initial bugs and closed security loopholes that are inherent in any major software release.
2. Damaged Adobe Reader Preference Files
Over time, Reader XI stores user settings in a Protected Mode or preference cache. Corruption here prevents the application from initializing properly, resulting in a 11001 crash on startup.
The 11.0.01 update focused on refining the "XI" generation's core productivity tools: