Windows 10: an app caused a problem with the default app setting of pdf ... why Microsoft is so pushy...

I get really pissed off every time this happens , I think MIcrosoft team deliberately programmed this to happen in order to promote Microsoft Edge.Once again I have to reassociate pdf to Adobe Acrobat Reader.

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Problem with Outlook 2016 not remembering default PDF app choice

Thanks for the suggestion. I wonder though if the issue actually has anything to do with the Adobe Reader? When I first observed the problem Edge was showing as the default PDF reader in Outlook's drop down list. It was possible to select Adobe Reader from the list, but even though we put a check in the box for Outlook to remember the choice it didn't. After setting the Adobe Reader as the default in Control Panel/Default Programs/ the icon on PDF files changed to the Adobe Reader icon and it replaced Edge as the first app in Outlook's drop down list, however Outlook continues to ask and doesn't save the choice.

One thing I wanted to try was repairing Microsoft Office, but strangely there is no entry in Programs and Features. I wonder if there's a way to run the repair from the command line?

 

Not able to set default opening app to Adobe PDF 8.1 on pdf files

Hello,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community forum.

1. Which update was installed on the computer?
   

There are few reasons that can be considered as to why you are having issues with preferred default applications on the device. It can be because of an update that was installed on the computer. Kindly follow the below steps and
make the necessary changes to resolve the issue.



Step 1: Change default apps through control Panel.

• Open Control Panel by typing Control Panel in Start menu and then press
  Enter key.
  
• Change the Control Panel View by to Small icons. Click
  Default Programs to open Default Programs window.
  
• Select the first option- Set your default programs.
  
• In the left-pane, select your web browser or any other program that you want to set as your default program.
  
• Once you select a program or app, you will see
  Set this program as default option on the right-side. Click set this program as default option to set it as default.
  

Step 2: To choose default apps by File type in Settings.

• Open Settings > Click on
  Apps > Select Default apps from the left pane.
  
• Click on Choose default apps by file type option from the bottom of the right pane.
  
• Click on Choose a default option and choose an app to always open the file type with by default.
  

Additional Information: You may have to go through the article on

Make Acrobat or Reader the default owner of PDF files on Windows 10.

Hope it helps.

Regards,

Mala.S

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

How to set Microsoft Photos App as default

Hello,

We understand the issue you are facing and will assist you.

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

• Navigate to Start>Settings>System.
• In the left pane, click on Default Apps.
• In the right pane, click on Choose default apps by file type.
• Set the default App to open .jpg files and check for status.

Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.