Can't make Reader my default in WIndows 10

If anybody missing the old panel from Windows 10 1709, then try this:

1. paste it to Run:

               control /name Microsoft.DefaultPrograms /page pageDefaultProgram

1. click on Adobe DC,
2. click on Set this program as default at the bottom.

It sets the handler from windows side, so maybe this is best way to stay set.

I tried everything mentioned in this thread, to no avail. PDF files would always open with Edge. However, I was able to solve the problem on my computer as follows.

• Go to Settings -> Apps & Features and find Adobe Reader XI (I assume this works for Adobe Reader DC as well).
• Click on it, and press "Modify", then "Modify" again in the pop-up.
• Choose "Repair installation errors in the program. This option fixes missing or corrupt files, shortcuts, and registry entries." then click Next.

After completing the repair, PDF files now open with Acrobat Reader.

Hi Bill,

Please try this:

Change default PDF Viewer in Windows 10
1. Click on Start Menu > Settings > System > Default Apps

2. Scroll down and select "Set defaults by app"

3. Select Adobe

4. Set this program as default

Because this won't work:

1. Click on Start Menu > Settings > System > Default Apps

2. Scroll down and select 'Choose default Apps by file type'

3. Scroll down and look for .pdf on the left side, click on  ‘Microsoft Edge‘ to select, once ‘Choose an app’ popup opens, select the application you want to set as default to open PDF file type, done.

Hi

I have the same issue with acrobat DC from the CC suite and with photoshop also. No matter how many times I set acrobat or photoshop as a default apps for pdfs, jpgs, etc. windows switches it out, it even alerts me saying there was an issue with the settings returning to the default. The fix above does not help and this is just crazy-making. I am sure the issue is with windows but they have no real solution. If anyone has a real fix please share.

RL

All working here as well..

Although it has reverted to MS Edge on a couple of occasions, it does reset to Adobe with a couple of clicks..

Thank you

Try this-

Right click on any local .pdf file, select "Open With" from the tracking menu and choose desired available program from the list.

Hi psurazz,

Open Acrobat Reader DC, navigate to Edit menu -> Preferences -> General -> click on "Set as my Default PDF Handler".

Let me know if it fixes your issue.

Regards,
Aadesh