Windows 10: MSEdge – how to disable as default PDF viewer

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  1. BLUENITE
    bluenite Win User

    MSEdge – how to disable as default PDF viewer


    After some last Windows10 update the MSEdge was set as the default PDF files viewer. When I switch it back to Acrobat, it returns again as before. I tried it more times using the right mouse with checked option, in settings/default apps by file type, nothing helps. No option to see the Edge setting. Can it be set somehow?
    OR how to get rid completely that loutish sw? Normal way doesnt work
    Thanks for any advice
    Peter

    :)
     
    bluenite, Mar 15, 2021
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  2. NS_2017
    NS_2017 Win User

    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.
     
    NS_2017, Mar 15, 2021
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  3. DHAVELYN MER
    Dhavelyn Mer Win User
    Edge keeps defaulting as PDF viewer

    Hi,

    There are a couple of reasons why the PDF viewer defaults to Edge on your computer. One of these is due to the settings enabled on your applications. For us to better assist you, we'd like to confirm the following details:

    • Are you having the same issue as what the original poster mentioned?
    • May we know if you already tried all the suggestions posted above by
      MVP Greg       and Insider Ramesh?
    • How and when did the issue start?

    Your response is highly appreciated.
     
    Dhavelyn Mer, Mar 15, 2021
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  4. DIVYA MURUGAN
    Divya Murugan Win User

    MSEdge – how to disable as default PDF viewer

    Windows 10 default image viewer

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps in order to change the default image viewer to Paint.

    • In search,
    • Type Default Programs.
    • Check whether Windows Photo Viewer is listed in the list.
    • Left click on the photo viewer and select the option paint.

    Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.
     
    Divya Murugan, Mar 15, 2021
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