Windows 10: Adobe Reader. Why does MS reset pdfs to Edge?

Every time there is a major update to Windows 10, it resets my setting of Adobe Reader for PDFs to Edge from Acrobat Reader. This is highly annoying as Reader is far better at displaying PDFs. It's also a bit arrogant as it's an Adobe file type and not a MS file type. Anyone any solutions until MS stop doing this?

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Edge or Adobe PDF viewers?


From the security point, neither, but since you asked, then Edge, it is less targeted as PDF reader.

Microsoft Edge : List of security vulnerabilities

Adobe Acrobat Reader : List of security vulnerabilities

 

MS Edge overpowering Adobe

Hi Amanda,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

I understand the inconvenience you are facing in settings adobe as your default app to access PDF files, we will help you with this issue.

Step 1: I suggest you to download and install the Adobe Acrobat Reader from the website:

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC

(Follow the steps 1, 2, & 3)

Step 2: After you install the application, follow the below to set it as a default application to open .pdf files.

• Right click on any of the PDF files, click on Open with option.
  
• If you don't find Adobe Acrobat Reader, click on More apps
  under Other options
• After selecting the application, place a check mark on Always use this app to open .pdf files
  and click on Ok

Try the below steps and check if the same issue occurs again.

Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.

 

Microsoft Edge vs Adobe Reader

Hi Jenny,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.

• 
  Open Control panel.
  
• 
  Select Default Programs.
  
• 
  Click on Adobe Reader and set that application as Default.
  

If the issue persist follow the steps below.

• 
  Open Default Program.
  
• 
  Click on Associate a file type or protocol with a program.
  
• 
  Select any pdf file Extension.
  
• 
  Click on Change program.
  
• 
  Select Adobe Reader.
  

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help