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Elisabeth Storrs
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November 19, 2018
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How do I stop documents opening in Microsoft Edge instead of adobe

  • November 19, 2018
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My documents open in Microsoft Edge instead of Adobe so I can't edit the documents. Any tips?

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Two things to try

1. Start Reader. Maybe it will say "Reader is not the default app to open files" and offer to fix it. Does it work? If not, try

2. Start Reader. Use Help > Repair installation. Does it work? If not, try

3. Start Reader. Go to Edit > Preferences. Click General tab. Near the bottom, click Select As Default PDF Handler (a button).

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poorflash
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May 21, 2023

not only do all my pdfs appear in EDGE, I no longer seem to have ANY Adobe programs  installed in my windows 10 PC since yesterday.

I'd love to try your suggestion but I have no Adobe.

 

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Legend
November 19, 2018

Thanks for letting us know, glad to hear it.

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donj98404180
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September 3, 2020

Can anyone tell me how to *permanently* stop Edge from setting itself as default for PDF when MS updates are installed ?  I keep having to do this over and over.  Microsoft, of course, offer ZERO help.

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    Legend
    November 19, 2018

    Two things to try

    1. Start Reader. Maybe it will say "Reader is not the default app to open files" and offer to fix it. Does it work? If not, try

    2. Start Reader. Use Help > Repair installation. Does it work? If not, try

    3. Start Reader. Go to Edit > Preferences. Click General tab. Near the bottom, click Select As Default PDF Handler (a button).

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    Elisabeth StorrsAuthor
    Participant
    November 19, 2018

    Thanks so much! The first suggestion worked perfectly. Much appreciated.

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