Accessing Foxit PDF Editor on Windows for the First Time After Purchase

This article will show you how to load Foxit PDF Editor for the first time after purchasing a license on your Windows computer using AppsAnywhere. Foxit PDF Editor licenses are assigned per computer rather than per user. If a computer with access is replaced or reimaged, S&T IT Software Management will need to be made aware to ensure that you continue to have access.

Note: If you already have a Windows installation and are receiving a notice requesting that you activate Foxit PDF Editor, please contact the IT Help Desk to have a ticket opened for your Windows installation to be switched to AppsAnywhere.

1. Open AppsAnywhere from your desktop.
If the icon is missing from your desktop, you can go to https://appsanywhere.mst.edu in your preferred web browser.

An image of desktop icons: Recycle Bin, Adobe Creative Cloud, AppsAnywhere, restart, Firefox, and Zoom. AppsAnywhere has a red outline for emphasis.

2. Log in if prompted.

3. Search “Foxit Phantom”

4. Click Launch

An image of the AppsAnywhere search box with "Foxit Phantom" typed inside it. The search result below shows only "Foxit Phantom PDF Editor" with a button that reads "Launch". The launch button and "Foxit Phantom" text are outlined in red for emphasis.

NOTE: If AppsAnywhere reports that Foxit Phantom PDF Editor is Unavailable, contact the IT Help Desk to have a ticket opened to verify or restore access to Foxit.

5. Wait for the Cloudpaging Player to download Foxit Phantom PDF Editor and update its status to “Running”.

An image of the Cloudpaging Player window showing the status of Foxit Phantom PDF Editor and Zoom. Foxit Phantom is "Running" and Zoom is "Ready". "Running" is outlined in red for emphasis.

6. Wait for Foxit PDF Editor to launch.

A screenshot of the Foxit PDF Editor home screen after successfully loading.

You have successfully loaded Foxit PDF Editor to your computer and can load it like any other software application from your Start Menu. You can also use it offline for up to 180 days.