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Radiant_Wizard5399
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Nov 6, 2026 10:51 AM UTC
Question

Stop prompting me to make Acrobat my default reader

Hello,

I disabled Show me messages when I launch Adobe Acrobat, but the prompt to make Adobe Acrobat Pro my default reader still appears every time I launch AAP.

How can I remove this annoying message?

Thanks,

 

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    justlearn
    Community Expert
    justlearnCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    Nov 7, 2026 5:30 AM UTC

    ​@Radiant_Wizard5399 The default PDF application is controlled by Windows, not Acrobat. You can set it by right-clicking a PDF file, choosing Open with > Choose another app, selecting your preferred reader, and checking Always use this app. ​‌

    On a MAC, you can set the default PDF reader in Finder: select a PDF, choose Get Info, select the application under Open with, then click Change All. 


    Under Acrobat Preferences, Control K on a PC, Command K on a MAC, General - Uncheck show me messages:

     

    I thought there was a “Don’t ask again” checkbox on the prompt itself? I just had this issue with my colleague’c PC this afternoon, and it’s Friday night, I can’t remember! I think I sworn I had tick it before dismissing. 

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    Meenakshi Negi
    Community Manager
    Meenakshi NegiCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    Nov 6, 2026 11:23 AM UTC

    Hi Radiant_Wizard5399,


    Thank you for reaching out, and sorry about the trouble caused.

    It seems that this is intended behaviour if the application is not set as the default for PDF files on your system. Please give us some time to check with the team whether there is a registry setting that can remove this pop-up message. We appreciate your patience in this matter.


    Thanks,

    Meenakshi

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