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Jul 6, 2026 3:42 PM UTC
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windows 11 default apps for pdf keeps reverting back to edge browser after a restart.

I set default apps for .pdf to adobe and after every reboot of windows 11 it is changed back to Microsoft edge browser.

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    Participant
    Jul 6, 2026 7:18 PM UTC

    I resolved the issue. We have a GPO set for the "set a default associations Configuration file.

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    Jul 6, 2026 7:18 PM UTC

    I resolved the issue. We have a GPO set for the "set a default associations Configuration file.

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    ACAuthor
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    Jul 6, 2026 5:51 PM UTC

    Thanks, this did not help.

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    Dave Creamer of IDEAS
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    Jul 6, 2026 3:55 PM UTC

    Are you changing the default under the Settings>Apps>Default apps option or using the Always Open With menu? 

    This is a known Windows issue, but try repairing Acrobat (under Help menu).

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    David Creamer: Community Expert (ACI and ACE 1995-2023)
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    Jul 6, 2026 3:57 PM UTC

    Hi, Thanks for the reply. I have tried both ways and neither has worked. I now have two end users with this problem. 

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    ACAuthor
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    Jul 6, 2026 4:01 PM UTC

    Hi,, i have also tried repairing adobe without luck. 

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