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Automatic opening of pdf files after download

New Here ,
Jul 16, 2018 Jul 16, 2018

This thing is bothering me because I tried to look up for support, I tried re-installing Chrome, Adobe Reader and also installing an other PDF Viewer program, but every time I set the app as default app for the .pdf format the downloaded file is instantly opened even if I don't want to. I also tried previous versions of Adobe Reader and it didn't work as well.
I really need it to stop because I have to download a lot of files for University and I don't want to be forced to close these windows every time after the download.

What can I do? Also, I would rather not change browser as I don't want to re-insert all the passwords and favourites again.

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Adobe Employee , Jul 16, 2018 Jul 16, 2018

Hello Kryv,

We're sorry for the trouble you had, there is no such settings/preferences in Adobe Reader, which will enable auto-open of any PDF file when it is downloaded.

Are the PDFs are auto opening in the browser or in Adobe Reader? Try disabling/clearing the auto-open option in the advanced settings of Google Chrome.

If possible, reset the browser to its default. Note: Before resetting the browser to default, make sure you take backup of the bookmarks, saved passwords, links, personalize setti

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Adobe Employee ,
Jul 16, 2018 Jul 16, 2018

Hello Kryv,

We're sorry for the trouble you had, there is no such settings/preferences in Adobe Reader, which will enable auto-open of any PDF file when it is downloaded.

Are the PDFs are auto opening in the browser or in Adobe Reader? Try disabling/clearing the auto-open option in the advanced settings of Google Chrome.

If possible, reset the browser to its default. Note: Before resetting the browser to default, make sure you take backup of the bookmarks, saved passwords, links, personalize settings and other settings. Import bookmarks & settings - Google Chrome Help

What is the dot version of Adobe Reader installed? To identify refer to Identify the product and its version for Acrobat and Reader DC

What is the version of the operating system installed? What is the version of Google Chrome browser installed?

Let us know how it goes and share your observation.

Thanks,

Anand Sri.

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New Here ,
Aug 23, 2022 Aug 23, 2022

My PDF files automatically open is Adobe, not Chrome.... sooooo, you have no idea what you are talking about.

 

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New Here ,
Jan 14, 2023 Jan 14, 2023

This took me a while to figure out! Just make sure when you select your printer, you choose "Adobe PDF" and not "Save as PDF"  Both of these selections will save the file in a location of your choosing, but only the "Adobe PDF" will automatically open the file in Acrobat Reader. This is not a setting in Chrome or Edge; this is a Windows feature.

 

Enjoy!

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Community Expert ,
Jan 15, 2023 Jan 15, 2023

This doesn't change the download in a web browser.

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Community Beginner ,
Aug 04, 2023 Aug 04, 2023

I know this is 4 years old, just wanted to add a solution for others searching. Once you click on the pdf to download, it should show in a download list for Chrome (recent downloads), right click on the pdf in that download list and select "Always use system viewer" As long as Acrobat is set as your default application for PDFs, it will load in Acrobat or Reader immediately after clicking on the download. 

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New Here ,
Aug 29, 2023 Aug 29, 2023

Yo! Thank you for posting this even it's four years later! 

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New Here ,
Aug 29, 2023 Aug 29, 2023

Wonderful! I was stuck on this as well. Thanks.

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New Here ,
Oct 03, 2023 Oct 03, 2023

Me too!

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New Here ,
Jun 18, 2024 Jun 18, 2024

5 years later and it helped me! My chrome would download an attachment and open in adobe. Randomly started on a Tuesday morning. This setting wasn't even on but turning it on and then back off fixed it!!! 

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New Here ,
Oct 26, 2023 Oct 26, 2023

Solving the issue for me consisted of going on the Adobe Acrobat Reader application > Menu > Preferences > General > "Open PDFs automatically in reader when they are downloaded in Chrome browser" and unchecking this box 🙂

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New Here ,
Nov 18, 2023 Nov 18, 2023

Thank you so much for your cocmment! I have been struggled for this issue for months!

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New Here ,
Nov 28, 2023 Nov 28, 2023

this was EXACTLY what I was looking for to fix this! thank you!!!!

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New Here ,
Nov 29, 2023 Nov 29, 2023

This is the best, most accurate answer & solved my problem instantly.

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Community Beginner ,
Dec 16, 2023 Dec 16, 2023

Thank you so much, Adam. I was pulling my hair out.

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New Here ,
Jan 11, 2024 Jan 11, 2024

Thank you! 

I looked through almost every area EXCEPT  General .  You solved this and made it so easy.

You rock!

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New Here ,
Jan 12, 2024 Jan 12, 2024

Hi, this worked but whenever I close the preferences window it reselcts automatically. Is there a way to save it so it stays unchecked?

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New Here ,
Jan 15, 2024 Jan 15, 2024

Clearing the user's preferences from the registry worked for us - https://community.adobe.com/t5/acrobat-discussions/pdf-downloaded-from-chrome-automatically-opening-.... Hope this fix works for you too.  

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New Here ,
Jan 24, 2024 Jan 24, 2024

Amazing and great answer. Thanks

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New Here ,
Feb 12, 2024 Feb 12, 2024

I created an account just to say THANK YOU!!!!!

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New Here ,
Feb 13, 2024 Feb 13, 2024

Am I the only one who doesn't have this as an option under General????

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New Here ,
Apr 22, 2024 Apr 22, 2024

I do not have this either.  Version 22.003.20282.0

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New Here ,
Feb 23, 2024 Feb 23, 2024

Thank you that solved my problem

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New Here ,
Mar 06, 2024 Mar 06, 2024

THANK YOU

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New Here ,
Mar 12, 2024 Mar 12, 2024

Thanks a lot for this. I have been struggling for weeks. Thanks!

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