Windows 10: PDF files don't open properly - opens several tabs instead

Every time I try to open a pdf file on my surface whether it's from OneDrive or saved locally, it opens 10 or 11 different tabs, all saying it has failed to locate the file. It seems like the only pdf files I can open are the ones saved on my college system's OneDrive by using the browser mode.

All the tabs that follow the Microsoft logo open up when I simply tried to access one of my pdf files. This has never been an issue for me until today. My pdf files have always shown up as intended on browsers, so I'm not sure what's gone wrong here.



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Trouble Opening PDF's

Hi Parker,



Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community. We will assist you in resolving the issue.



Before assisting further, I would like to ask you few questions:

• Does the issue persist in Edge browser?
• Do you get similar error when you open the PDF file in Adobe reader?

Check if you are facing similar issue in Edge browser.



Step 1: Open PDF file in Adobe reader and check if you are facing similar issue.



To open PDF file directly from Adobe reader, follow the steps below:

• Open Adobe application and click on Edit.
• Click on Preferences and select Internet.
• Uncheck Display PDF in Browser option and check if you are able to open the PDF file without getting the error code.

Step 2: If you are able to open PDF file in Adobe reader, I suggest you to
Turn off Internet Explorer,
enable it again and check if the issue is resolved.



For further assistance, I suggest you to post your query in Adobe support forum.

Acrobat Reader on Adobe Support Community



Thank you.

 

PDF files is opening on Microsft Edge instead adobe reader

Hi Tresfjording,

To assist you better I would like to know which Window 10 build is installed on the system?

To check Windows version, press Windows key + R, type
winver and press Enter.


Meanwhile, let’s try simple troubleshooting steps and check if this helps in resolving the issue. Follow the below methods.

Method 1.

At first, I suggest you to check if any Windows update is pending.

• 
  Type update on the Windows search bar and select
  Check for updates.
  
• 
  Now click on Check for updates button, it will automatically check for the Windows update if any update is pending.
  

Method 2.

If that does not helps, let’s select adobe to open the PDF files.

• 
  Right-click any PDF file.
  
• 
  Click on Properties and under
  Open With click Change.
  
• 
  Now select Adobe from the list and click
  Ok.
  
• 
  Check if Adobe opens all the PDF files.
  

Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.

 

opening pdf file

Hi Kieran,

Right click a PDF file, choose 'Open With' - Choose Another App

Important - Check the box marked 'Always use this app to open PDF . . .'

If Edge is not in the list, scroll to the bottom and click 'More Apps'

Does Edge appear in that list?

If Edge will not open a PDF file for you, what error are you seeing when you try to open a PDF in Edge?