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anthony_1402
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September 11, 2025
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Acrobat Reader keep prompting me to be the default even though it is

  • September 11, 2025
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I have the same issue as in the post.  I have tried all the registry edit, default app and file type commands, etc.  Apparently, I need support to help me 🙂

My reply: I have the same problem running a Surface Pro 10 for Business, Core Ultra 7, running Windows 11 Pro 24H2.  My device is managed, and I am the IT administrator with full access to make any changes.  I've followed the procedures above and have completed steps 1 and 2, but the reg entries for step 3 don't match up.  

I've also performed several clean installs and no luck.  Please help!

https://community.adobe.com/t5/acrobat-discussions/acrobat-asks-to-be-default-but-it-is-already-default-in-windows-11/td-p/15409897

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anthony_1402Author
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September 26, 2025

still havent received a contact from anyone with @Adobe.  I have this happening on two Windows Pro computers right now.  Please help!

Meenakshi_Negi
Meenakshi_Negi
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September 26, 2025

Hi anthony_1402,

 

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

 

As the prompt appears even when the applications are set as default, try clicking the option once and see if the prompt appears again.

If it appears again, try reinstalling the application using the steps suggested below: 

-Remove the application and run the cleaner tool (https://adobe.ly/3KrptlM).
-Reboot the machine
-Install Adobe Acrobat from the following page: https://adobe.ly/46UmuuW.

Let us know how it goes.

 

Thanks,

Meenakshi

 

 

Meenakshi_Negi
Meenakshi_Negi
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September 26, 2025

did you see the screenshots above.  How do I create the log?


Hi anthony_1402,

 

Please use the steps suggested in the following help document: https://adobe.ly/4ocbq2n. 

 

Thanks,

Meenakshi

JR Boulay
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JR BoulayCommunity Expert
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September 22, 2025

[MOVED TO THE ACROBAT READER DISCUSSIONS]

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anthony_1402Author
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September 22, 2025

@40393896:  Can I plz get a hand here?

creative explorer
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creative explorerCommunity Expert
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September 13, 2025

@anthony_1402 That constant prompt to set Acrobat as the default, when it already is, is a classic example of a "ghost" setting, where the system and the application aren't in sync. Unfortunately, since you've exhausted all the standard fixes, this issue is likely rooted in a deeper conflict, possibly between the Adobe application's settings and your specific managed Windows 11 environment. While it's tough to pinpoint the exact cause without more information, you've definitely done your due diligence. It seems like this is one of those rare cases where the fix isn't a simple tweak, but rather something that requires specialized support from Adobe, as they might have a deeper understanding of these specific software conflicts—and I am just a user! 

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anthony_1402Author
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September 15, 2025

so how does one get Adobe or someone from their support team to respond to this post 😉

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