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abnerw52698110
abnerw52698110
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October 31, 2015
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How to Stop Reader DC from Opening in Maximized View Every Time, for Every PDF File?

  • October 31, 2015
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I just upgraded to Acrobat Reader DC the other day. Now, every PDF file I open, from any source, in any manner, opens with the reader in "maximized" view. This is just about the most irritating thing I have ever encountered, as Adobe provides no obvious way for this to be turned off. The older reader did NOT do this.

Is Adobe being a "bully" with hogging my screen space? or is there a way to set this so the Reader opens in a "normal" view: not maximized and not minimized, every time?

I have tried all the obvious settings, such as: Open to "last saved" view" setting;  Every option under Preferences... Nothing seems to work!

Please help... this is driving me nuts. I have other windows I use.

Thank you.

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    Correct answer Anup_K

    Anup_K wrote:

    I think, we've identified the issue and are working on its resolution.

    In order to confirm the issue, can you share the following registry value?

    • key - HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\Beta\WebResource
    • value name - irandom


    As a workaround, change the value of irandom to "0x00001000" in hex (4096 in decimal). You should be able to unmaximize and resize the window in subsequent Reader launches.

    - Anup

    Anup,

    Yes! Your suggestion above to change irandom to 4096 (decimal) worked to stop DC from always opening in a maximized window! Thank you!

    Carl


    Glad to hear that it worked for you. The registry key referred earlier was slightly wrong, so I'm re-posting the workaround for everyone's reference.

    If you're experiencing the problem related to window remaining in maximized state, here is the resolution -


    For key - "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\WebResource" and value name - "irandom", modify the value to 0x00001000 in hex or 4096 in decimal. This workaround should work till we roll out a proper fix.

    - Anup

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    abnerw52698110
    abnerw52698110Author
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    November 2, 2015

    I certainly hope this is dealt with as a "bug", with the usual response and resolution process.

    If Adobe forces users of the new "Reader DC" to be punched with a full-monitor-takeover every time they open any pdf file, and offers no setting to toggle it off, it would indeed seem to be a historical precedent. I've seen plenty of smart-ass programs that explode full-screen by default upon opening the first time. But they all had a setting -- somewhere, no matter how buried -- to change that.

    RESPECTFULLY ADOBE: TAKING OVER USERS' ENTIRE MONITORS BY FORCE, JUST BECAUSE YOU CAN, IS RUDE...

    LIKE SHOUTING IN ALL CAPS IS RUDE. BUT, MUCH, MUCH WORSE.

    A Question: this space is a forum. Is there some other site where this issue should be officially submitted, maybe a ticket or case number generated, etc.?

    Thanks everyone for the contributions.

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      Anonymous
      November 2, 2015

      I fully agree it's totally RUDE for a program to insist on always opening in a maximized window!

      This was not an issue with version XI. It only became a problem when I upgraded to the DC version. If this is not fixed I'll be looking for an alternative reader for myself and the, almost 500, computers I support.

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        Adobe Employee
        Anup_K
        Adobe Employee
        November 2, 2015

        You can unmaximize the window and then resize like any other window. Acrobat will remember your preferred window size.


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        AadeshSingh
        AadeshSingh
        Participating Frequently
        November 1, 2015

        Hi abnerw52698110,

        Open Acrobat Reader, navigate to Edit menu -> Preferences -> Page Display -> set Zoom as per your requirement.

        Let me know if it fixes your issue.

        Regards,

        Aadesh

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        MichaelFellers
        Participating Frequently
        November 1, 2015

        I'm having the same issue.... I just (yesterday) was prompted to upgrade to Acrobat Reader DC.  I did so, but now if I double click on any PDF to open it automatically, it ALWAYS opens maximized.   Changing the zoom had no effect.  Very irritating issue.

        avtars43548558
        avtars43548558
        Participant
        November 12, 2015

        I have a problem Like same but i unable to cure it .I feel your pain .Its Like a diabetes problem. can any body help me to resolve this problem .

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        carlfurr
        Participating Frequently
        October 31, 2015

        I feel your pain. I have similar issue and would like to know how to prevent said maximization. I did post an earlier complaint about the default "Tools Pane" always showing up but I eventually stopped it.

        Not sure about this maximization thing......

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