Windows 10: How can I get Adobe PDF Reader to work on Windows 11?

I had Adobe PDF Reader already installed. I uninstalled because it stopped working and reinstalled Adobe PDF Reader a second time. It will not open. I have Windows 11. when I troubleshoot I get a small screen says "unrecognizable System." How can I get it to work??

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Adobe pdf reader or browsers replaced it ?

If you just want to read pdf and donot want to comment in it you should use sumatra pdf. It is small in size and does support .epub besides .pdf. If you want to comment adobe reader dc or foxit pdf reader will be correct for you. And yes adobe reader 11 will do your work too.

 

Adobe Reader

Hi Bobby,

This is Wil, one of the independent advisor, an expert with Windows 10 and a fellow Windows 10 user like you.

It means that the file association of your PDF files was changed from Adobe Reader to Microsoft Edge. Kindly follow the steps below on how to change file type association.

1. Right-click on one of the PDF files or files that you open on Adobe Reader.

2. Click on properties

3. On the General tab, click on the Change button and choose Adobe Reader on the list of programs.

4. If you can't find Adobe Reader on the list, scroll down and click on More Apps and look further for the Adobe Reader.

5. If it's still not there, scroll down further and click on "Look for another app on this PC" and navigate to the directory of Adobe Reader.

I hope the information I provided will help you. If you need further assistance please do reply back and I will respond as quickly as possible. Have a nice day.

Thanks,

Wilfred P.

Independent Advisor

 

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.

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  Open Control panel.
  
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  Select Default Programs.
  
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  Click on Adobe Reader and set that application as Default.
  

If the issue persist follow the steps below.

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  Open Default Program.
  
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  Click on Associate a file type or protocol with a program.
  
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  Select any pdf file Extension.
  
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  Click on Change program.
  
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  Select Adobe Reader.
  

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help