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TVJerry
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November 16, 2015
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make Acrobat default NOT reader

  • November 16, 2015
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I just installed Reader DC and now when I "print" a document, it defaults to Reader instead of Acrobat (which means I can't add logo, etc). How do I get the print to default to Acrobat? I've looked at the printer and Acrobat settings and can't find a choice. At this point my option is to uninstall Reader DC. Windows OS.

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Correct answer try67

Right-click any PDF file and select Open with - Choose default program... Then select Acrobat from the list and tick the box to make it the new default application for this file-type.

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sbmerk
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January 18, 2020

What do you mean "tick the box"? I don't see that as an option. I have made all options on my computer to open pdfs with Acroabt 9 Pro and yet when I click on a file it opens in Reader.

AadeshSingh
AadeshSingh
Participating Frequently
November 16, 2015

Hi TVJerry,

Open Acrobat, navigate to Edit menu -> Preferences -> General -> Select as Default PDF Handler.

Let me know if it fixed your issue.

Regards,

Aadesh

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    TVJerryAuthor
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    November 16, 2015

    Guess I should have mentioned that I have Acrobat 9. That option is not available under General (I checked preferences already and couldn't find anything apporpriate).

    try67
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    try67Community ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    November 16, 2015

    Right-click any PDF file and select Open with - Choose default program... Then select Acrobat from the list and tick the box to make it the new default application for this file-type.

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