How do I turn off "Share as a link" prompt in Microsoft Outlook for Windows 11?

[XilburQost]

When working with my Outlook emails I keep getting an intrusive Acrobat prompt that reads, "Share as a link. Anyone on the internet with this link can access." How do I make it stop?

I followed these instructions, but it is still happening:
To disable Adobe's "Share as a Link" feature in Microsoft Outlook, open Adobe Acrobat's preferences, navigate to "Email Accounts," and uncheck the option "Always send files as a link"

Any suggestions? Thanks. 

[XilburQost]

Okay, I figured out how to remove the Share as Link feature by taking a deep dive into Outlook:

1. Open Outlook
2. Go to File > Options > Add-ins
3. See the attached screenshot.
   
   Microsoft Outlook for Windows Version 2412 Build 16.0.18324.20092 64-bit

Microsoft Windows 11 Home Version 10.0.26100 Build 26100

[XilburQost]

Unfortunately, after all this effort the problem is rearing its ugly head again. I give up.
#crapification

[S. S · Accepted solution]

Hi @XilburQost,

Hope you are doing well. Sorry for the trouble, and the delayed response.

In case you are still looking for a solution, you can try the below steps:

1. Open Outlook;

2. Click "New Email;"

3. Go to the Acrobat ribbon;

4. Click Settings;

5. Under "Prompt while attaching," change the selection to "Always prompt while attaching."

Hope this helps.

-Souvik

[savanaugh_7188]

finally!!!!!

[S. S]

Hi @savanaugh_7188,

Hope you are doing well. 

Please let us know if the above steps worked for you. 

If yes, would you mind marking the statement as correct answer for future users to use as a reference.

Regards,
Souvik.

[roysimm0703]

I do not see a Adobe Ribbon in my Outlook. HELP PLEASE!

[Disciplined_Beech1658]

Editing the add-ins in Outlook worked for me.  Thanks for posting this.

[DBAC ProTech]

***What worked for me to get rid of the Share as Link Prompt was to select "Never Prompt While Attaching". 

( Default Setting is "Always Promp While Attaching" )

( I'm Using Office 365 with Acrobat Pro )

1. Open Outlook;

2. Click "New Email;"

3. Go to the Acrobat TAB, Not Ribbon;

4. Click Settings;

5. Under "Prompt while attaching," change the selection to "Never Prompt While Attaching."

This gets rid of the Share as Link Prompt. 

The other thing that I noticed if you have the selection set to "Always Prompt" is that if you attach multiple files, you will get the Share as Link Prompt on first attachment, but after you drop in the second attachment, that prompt disappears.  

Hope this Helps.

DBAC

[Lodge]

Where is Acrobat  - Settings?

[S. S]

Hi @lodge,

Hope you are doing well. Thanks for writing in!

You might want to try the steps below:

To send the PDF as an email attachment, disable the "Send link in attach to email (Sign-in required)" option in Acrobat Preferences.

Go to Menu > Preferences >  Email accounts on a Windows machine in Acrobat or Acrobat Reader. For Mac, Application Preferences > Email accounts.

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Souvik.

[Kurt Eichler]

Is there a reg key or global setting available in the Admin Console to disable this feature?

[S. S]

Hi @Kurt Eichler,

Hope you are doing well. Thanks for writing in!

This is what you can try:

DWord: bSendMailShareRedirection

Value: 1

Link for reference: https://adobe.ly/3IfWEIj

Also, there is a community thread which has another user sharing what worked for them: https://adobe.ly/4m5auer

Give this thread a view, and it might be helpful.

Hope this helps.

Regards,
Souvik.