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How do I stop Acrobat DC from opening files I just downloaded?

New Here ,
Aug 23, 2018 Aug 23, 2018

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There must be some setting to tell acrobat not to open a file when it downloads. Where can I change this?

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LEGEND , Aug 23, 2018 Aug 23, 2018

Look in Chrome settings under Advanced>Downloads. Hit "Clear" where it says "Open certain file types automatically after downloading"

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Aug 23, 2018 Aug 23, 2018

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Actually, it has nothing to do with Acrobat. It's a setting of the browser you're using.

If you tell us which one it is we might be able to help you change it...

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New Here ,
Aug 23, 2018 Aug 23, 2018

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No kidding? I'm using Chrome.

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LEGEND ,
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Look in Chrome settings under Advanced>Downloads. Hit "Clear" where it says "Open certain file types automatically after downloading"

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Aug 23, 2018 Aug 23, 2018

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Thank you very much!

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LEGEND ,
Aug 23, 2018 Aug 23, 2018

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Keep in mind that Acrobat and Reader have no idea that you've downloaded a file so, it is always in the settings for the browser (or any app that has the same habits).

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Community Beginner ,
Mar 18, 2021 Mar 18, 2021

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I suddenly started getting the same problem when I was scanning and saving the files to a folder: the pdfs just started opening automatically. But same with jpegs, which open in Photoshop on my system. So the problem obviously originated in the scanner software, in this case VueScan,  whose settings I had played with while doing a profile. Somehow the option field for External Viewer was set simply to VIEWER  which seems to mean automatically open the scan in its format's default viewer programme. Once I set it to NONE the problem vanished. So if your problem relates to scanning, check out that angle. If your problem is with internet downloads, I'm sorry I have no further help.. Good luck.  Rob

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Chrome sucks - they turned this on without asking...

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