Windows 10: default pdf reader

I had foxit, it would not open pdf files as default, edge, firefox, chrome, they all opened as default depending which browser I was using.
Uninstalled foxit, removed all traces with revo uninstaller.
Reinstalled foxit as default.
Went to apps and made foxit default.
Pdf's from any website when clicked on open in browser window.
It is just a minor annoyance but I expect my computer to do what I tell it.

:)

 

Windows 10 threshold upgrade changes program default for PDF's

Although they improved the embedded Edge PDF reader in this release. Microsoft changed the default program for all pdf's from Acrobat Reader to Edge. You need to change default program back to Adobe or every time you open a saved PDF it launches Edge
with the less functional version of the PDF reader.

 

Icons Flashing after Windows 10 1511 Update

I found (finally) the file icons blinking problem on Windows 10 1511 .

This is Adobe Reader which can not be set as the default PDF reader.
Microsoft Edge and Adobe reader would be the default PDF viewer ...

So when PDF files are present on the desktop, all icons are flashing.

Same thing when you open a folder where PDF files are present.

To solve the problem :

- Start Adobe Reader.

- When asked if Adobe Reader PDF viewer is default viewer, must accept .

- Enter the domain administrator password

 

Hi Wood, I can help you with Firefox. But I dont use Chrome and Edge, I only open it to make sure is working.

Firefox:

1. Open about:config and search for "pdfjs.disabled", change the value to true

2. In Firefox Options/General, scroll down to Files and Applications, for PDF File, Select "Always Ask".

Bo

 

You can't set the default program from inside a prog - since Win 8.



e.g.

OR rt click a pdf, Open With - but be careful to navigate all through that menu and tick the box.
Choose Default Apps in Windows 10 Apps Features Tutorials

 

Hi dalchina, he knows that. He did set Foxit as default PDF Reader in default apps. Read the opening post. But even after you do that, Firefox still opens PDF files using its own PDF Reader.

So, if you dont want to use the PDF Reader built in Firefox and use Foxit instead, you have to disable the Firefox PDF Reader first. Thats what you get when you change "pdfjs.disabled", to true in about:config.

After that, he needs to go to Firefox Options/General, scroll down to Files and Applications, and for PDF File, Select an option. I like"Always Ask" because it opens a pop up when you click on a PDF in a web page, the pop up gives the options to save or open the PDF. If you are using Firefox, is easy to check, create a new profile and test.

Bo

 

Chrome:
Settings/Advanced/Privacy and security/Content settings/PDF documents/Download PDF files instead of automatically opening them in Chrome►On/Off

 

thanks bo, that worked for firefox, will check chrome later

 

You are welcome Wood. I am glad to help when I can. *Smile

Bo

 

thanks Edwin, that worked fine, only have edge left to fix, anyone know how