Impossible to uninstall Adobe Reader 10.1.3. Error - the patch package could not be opened.

Original title: Add or remove programs, what is meant by a hotfix package?

I am trying to remove the program Adobe Reader 10.1.3 & when I try to remove it, I get an error message that reads: the patch package could not be opened.  Verify that the patch package exists and that you can access it, or contact the application vendor to verify that this is a valid windows setup hotfix package.

Hello

A Windows Installer patch (.msp file) is a file used to provide updates for Windows Installer applications. The fix is a stand-alone package that contains all the information needed to update the application.

A hotfix package contains updates the actual application and describes which versions of the application can receive the fix.

Method 1:

See the article and try to run the Troubleshooter:

Solve problems with programs that cannot be installed or uninstalled

http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/Program_Install_and_Uninstall

Method 2:

See the article and check if that helps:

Update, patch | Acrobat, Reader 10.x | Windows, Mac OS

http://helpx.Adobe.com/Acrobat/KB/update-patch-Acrobat-Reader-10.html

Tags: Windows

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