How to set Adobe Reader as default PDF viewer on Windows 10?

Microsoft Edge is the default program for opening PDF files on Windows 10. In four easy steps, you can make Acrobat DC or Acrobat Reader DC your default PDF program.

• Right-click the thumbnail of a PDF file, and then choose Properties.
• In the file's Properties dialog box, click Change.
• Do one of the following:
  • If you have Acrobat DC or both Acrobat DC and Acrobat Reader DC, choose Adobe Acrobat DC and click OK.
  • If you have only Acrobat Reader DC, choose Adobe Acrobat Reader DC and click OK.

Note:

If your computer settings are managed by a system administrator, you may not see the Change button. Sign in using an administrator account or contact your administrator to get the button enabled.

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