Windows 10: Adobe *.pdf files open in MS Edge

How can I spot Adobe *.pdf files from opening in MS Edge? I have Adobe Acrobat installed but the default keeps changing back to MS Edge. Can this be fixed? Thanks.

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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 - Adobe Support Community



Thank you.

 

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 Print to PDF creates a file that Adobe is unable to open

In my case, I use Microsoft Print to PDF for mostly emails in MS Outlook 2016 with Windows 10. I have no problems opening most PDFs with Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. The ones that do get the OP's error message when opened in Adobe Reader seem to be the ones heavy
with HTML. When I try to open those with MS Edge, I get a page that says: Couldn’t open PDF
Something’s keeping this PDF from opening.

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