links opening on wrong browser

[muhamed_7637]

I click on hyperlinks inside the pdf but Microsoft edge opens it instead of my defult browser Chrome.
I already sat chrome as the defult opener for HTTP and HTTPS.

[creative explorer · Accepted solution]

@muhamed_7637 this isn't an uncommon issue, as PDF readers sometimes have their own internal settings or quirks that override system defaults, leading to this kind of unexpected browser launch! Acrobat often has its own browser preferences that can override your Windows settings.

• Open Adobe Acrobat Pro.

• Go to Edit > Preferences (or Acrobat > Preferences on macOS).

• In the Preferences window, look for a category like "Internet" or "General".

• Within that section, you might find options related to "Web Browser Options," "Display PDF in browser," or even a specific setting that dictates which browser to use for opening links. Make sure nothing here is specifically pointing to Edge or overriding your system default. Sometimes, unticking a "Display PDF in browser" option can also influence how external links are handled, even if it seems counter-intuitive.

  

Double Check Chrome's Default Status (Even if You Think It's Set)

• Go to Windows Settings (Windows key + I).

• Click on Apps > Default apps.

• Scroll down and click on Google Chrome.

• Review all the file types and link types that Chrome is set as default for, especially HTTP, HTTPS, and URL. If you see any that are not set to Chrome, click on them and explicitly choose Chrome.