Opening PDF in IE11 with Adobe Acrobat DC only gives save option? How can I make it open in the browser?

[Guest]

I am running Acrobat Pro DC, and I can no longer view PDFs through Internet Explorer 11.  I have already followed the recommended steps (making sure the add-in is enabled), but every time I click a PDF link, Acrobat opens and asks me which file to open, and the screen in IE goes gray.  The only way I can open an internet-based PDF is to save it and then open it in Acrobat.

[abhissha]

Hi Lisa,

If you have already checked Manage Add-ons under Internet Explorer than try to Reset the browser by going to Internet Options > Advanced > Reset. Make sure to backup your bookmarks and settings.

Thanks,

Abhishek

[Guest]

Thank you for your suggestion. I have tried resetting the IE. I've gone so far to reimage the same machine and reset the settings. I've also tried it on different machines with the same results.

[abhissha]

Hi Lisa,

Please try the following:

Open Internet Explorer

Go to Manage Add-ons

Click on the 'Show' dropdown and select Run without permission

From the populated list enable Adobe PDF Reader add-on.

Then try to open PDF in browser

Thanks,

Abhishek

[Guest]

When I categorize with the Run without permissions in the Manage Add-on box, Adobe PDF Reader is not in the list . It does show up if I select All add-ons.

[abhissha · Accepted solution]

Hi Lisa,

Just try the same after installing Acrobat Reader DC application.

Thanks,

Abhishek

[Guest]

the setup had Adobe Reader XI with the Adobe Acrobat DC and it wasn't working.

I removed the Adobe Reader XI and installed Adobe Reader DC and then it worked successfully!

Thank you so much for your help!