When you try to update Adobe Acrobat DC or Acrobat Reader DC, you get an error - 'Error 1923: Service Adobe Acrobat Update Service (AdobeARMService) could not be installed. Verify that you have sufficient privileges to install system services.'
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The error occurs when any one of the following conditions is true:
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A file is in use and the installer cannot overwrite the file.
The file is in use by any anti-virus or
Adobe Acrobat Update Service Running
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Close Windows Powershell and install the Adobe Acrobat DC or Acrobat Reader DC update.
Error 1923 Service Adobe Acrobat Update Service Online