Windows 10: Adobe vs Edge (how to ensure adobe STAYS my default app)

My organization pays for adobe pro, so I like my pdf default app to be adobe. Unfortunately, Windows/Microsoft/?? keeps overriding my default settings. I use adobe files extensively. As a result, I find myself resetting the default app setting 4-5 times a day (yes, I've started tracking this). As I'm up to 10 times today, and it is only 2 o'clock, I am quite annoyed. To be clear, I'll be working and I'll notice my screen flicker and sure enough, my default app has been reset to Edge. Something behind the scenes. Whether I'm in adobe, or out of it, doesn't seem to matter...


Any suggestions on how I can keep Microsoft/Windows/?? from overwriting my default preferences? My internet browser and other apps don't change default, just adobe.


Adobe pro is far superior to Edge for working with pdf's. I want this to stop. Any suggestions?

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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

 

Edge keeps replacing Adobe as default PDF viewer

Microsoft Edge keeps reverting to the default PDF viewer and it's extremely frustrating. I believe it occurs whenever I unzip files using winzip. I know how to reset the default application but it's time consuming doing it once or twice every day and shouldn't
be necessary.

Why does it keep changing back to Microsoft Edge and how can I stop this?

Can i remove Microsoft Edge completely?

Why does Adobe not appear in the default programs list? How can I add this to the list as if it did appear the steps to change the default viewer would be quicker.