Windows 10: 7z files associated with Adobe Reader.

Windows 10 Home, 64 bit, always updated.Somehow I ended up associating a *.7z file with Adobe Reader as the default app and now there is no way to change it.I already uninstalled 7z and installed again from Microsoft Store and the problem is the same.Can anyone please help me?Thank you.

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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.

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

If the issue persist follow the steps below.

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

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

 

Adobe Reader

Hi Bobby,

This is Wil, one of the independent advisor, an expert with Windows 10 and a fellow Windows 10 user like you.

It means that the file association of your PDF files was changed from Adobe Reader to Microsoft Edge. Kindly follow the steps below on how to change file type association.

1. Right-click on one of the PDF files or files that you open on Adobe Reader.

2. Click on properties

3. On the General tab, click on the Change button and choose Adobe Reader on the list of programs.

4. If you can't find Adobe Reader on the list, scroll down and click on More Apps and look further for the Adobe Reader.

5. If it's still not there, scroll down further and click on "Look for another app on this PC" and navigate to the directory of Adobe Reader.

I hope the information I provided will help you. If you need further assistance please do reply back and I will respond as quickly as possible. Have a nice day.

Thanks,

Wilfred P.

Independent Advisor

 

Microsoft Edge vs Adobe Reader

Hi Arun, I have followed your instructions and so far it works OK.

Thanks for your help!