Windows 10: Add an open with option when right clicking a pdf or other file

Hi,


I've got a slightly annoying problem that I can't get around.


I'd like to add Word to the 'open with' menu when I right click on a .pdf file in File Explorer.


I don't want Word to be the default program to open pdf files, but I'd like it to be an option in the open with menu, as I use Adobe Reader most of the time, but sometimes I need to convert the pdf to Word to edit. At the moment, I have to always choose Word from a list of all the programs on the computer via open with, 'choose another app', then 'more apps' and choose Word.


I have tried make Word the default and then making Adobe Reader default again, but that doesn't solve the problem.


Thanks!

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'Open in new window' right-click menu option for File Explorer


I just submitted this suggestion on Windows Uservoice:

The idea: the right-click menu for folders in File Explorer has an option called 'Open in new window', which opens that folder in a new File Explorer window. Very useful for copying and moving things, and opening destination folders without accessing the start menu a second time.

right-click menu option for File Explorer – Feature Suggestions for Windows

 

Trouble Opening PDF's

Hi Parker,



Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community. We will assist you in resolving the issue.



Before assisting further, I would like to ask you few questions:

• Does the issue persist in Edge browser?
• Do you get similar error when you open the PDF file in Adobe reader?

Check if you are facing similar issue in Edge browser.



Step 1: Open PDF file in Adobe reader and check if you are facing similar issue.



To open PDF file directly from Adobe reader, follow the steps below:

• Open Adobe application and click on Edit.
• Click on Preferences and select Internet.
• Uncheck Display PDF in Browser option and check if you are able to open the PDF file without getting the error code.

Step 2: If you are able to open PDF file in Adobe reader, I suggest you to
Turn off Internet Explorer,
enable it again and check if the issue is resolved.



For further assistance, I suggest you to post your query in Adobe support forum.

Acrobat Reader on Adobe Support Community



Thank you.

 

'Open in new window' right-click menu option for File Explorer

Is this a weird joke/troll?

That feature has been in Explorer since at least Windows 7...