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rahuljoshi
rahuljoshi
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October 5, 2017
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Default program

  • October 5, 2017
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Hello,

In my computer I have installed adobe acrobat 7.0 and Adobe reader DC to work on PDF files. But my query is that I want Adobe acrobat as my default program to open a pdf file, but it is not changing. I tried to set default from Control Panel-->Default Programs, but then also it is opening in adobe reader DC.

Please guide how to make adobe acrobat 7 as my default program to open PDF.

I am running windows 10, 64 bit OS.

Thanks.

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try67
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try67Community Expert
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October 5, 2017

Acrobat 7 is extremely old, not compatible with Windows 10 or Reader DC.

You should expect a lot of issues with it.

On Thu, Oct 5, 2017 at 10:09 AM, rahuljoshi <forums_noreply@adobe.com>

rahuljoshi
rahuljoshiAuthor
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October 17, 2017

Hello,

But there must be some fix for this.

Thanks,

Rahul

jane-e
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jane-eCommunity Expert
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October 17, 2017

If it can be done, you do it within your operating system by right-clicking a pdf file and (in Windows) the command is Open With (I think--I am on Mac). Make sure you change it for all files.

If that fails and you are able to run Acrobat 7, you will need to open the program and then choose File > Open to open files.

As try67​ said, Acrobat 7 is very old. It was released in 2005. There are five newer versions, and Adobe just stopped support for Acrobat XI after 5 years. Older versions have security issues, so be aware of that.

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