Adobe Acrobat Reader tabs duplicating on their own

[dino_3649]

3-4 weeks ago, I got a glitch in my Adobe Acrobat Reader on my Windows 11. As it can be seen in the attached image, my opened PDF documents get duplicated. I open them, wait for a few seconds to pass while using another application, and when I return to Reader, everything is duplicated in the same order it was opened. If I try to close the duplicate, it will close the original tab.

I have been using Reader for more than 10 years, and on this specific computer, I am using it for almost 2 years without any glitches ever. I tried updating both Windows and Reader, and it didn't help. I also tried fixing the installation, but it didn't work either.

I hope I can get a solution to this. Thank You in advance.

[kaz418]

Hi 

i am having the exact same issue as @Andy29445579vivf 

any 2nd monitor connected creates duplicate tabs of adobe pdfs on the 2nd monitor.  But not on the laptop.

What is the status of this update?  Its very frustrating and causes crashes.

[AnandSri]

Hello @kaz418

I hope you are doing well, and sorry for the delayed response.

Could you please install the latest build of Acrobat/Reader and see if the issue continues: 25.001.2084x. Planned update: November 3, 2025. Check for any pending updates by navigating to Menu > Help> Check for Updates. Install the updates, restart the app and the machine, and try again.

Thanks,

Anand Sri.

[Andy29445579vivf]

Thank you for the update. I understand that work is in progress, but it has been two months and the issue is still unresolved. Could you please provide any estimated timeline or next steps? Your guidance would be greatly appreciated

[lauren_7627]

Hello - hopping into this string to share that I am experiencing this same issue and look forward to a solution. Thanks!

[Zealous_personality4765]

Hello, this issue is still a thing on windows 11 with the adobe acrobat reader version: 2025.001.20630.

The problem occurs if the following setting is changed to anything else than "All taskbars". I am used to have this setting changed to "Taskbar where window is open". I would love to see getting this fixed in upcoming versions. 

[Nikki_1995]

I followed this tip as I am facing the same issue but my settings were already set to All taskbars

[Nikki_1995]

I Also have an issue where adobe in google chrome will keep opening multiple tabs of the same pdf. 

[Zealous_personality4765]

Do you run windows 11 and the newest version? Atleast thats what i have installed and could resolve but also cause this problem.

[detailed_cause8798]

I've always had mine set to "All taskbars" but am still having the same problem.  The odd thing is that it only seems to do it with docs that I've opened from an online source (e.g., publications from my university library online catalogue), but even then, not always.