Windows 10: PDF opening in browser

I downloaded some files from another person's google drive and when I open them it does so in chrome. I want them to open as a PDF not in a browser, can this be done?

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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.

 

Microsoft Edge Browser error for PDF documents

If you need to save the PDF files from a browser, we suggest downloading other browser from the Store.
You can follow the steps below to download and open PDF files:

1. Download and install the UC browser and
   Xodo PDF Reader & Editor from Windows Store.
2. Once installed, open UC browser and then visit the website from where you will download the PDF file.
   Tap the PDF file you wish to download > Click Regular Download.
3. If PDF file was downloaded, go to App list >
   Xodo application > Menu icon > Recent Documents > tap the
   PDF file you've downloaded from UC browser.

Take note that you should uninstall any PDF reader applications installed on your phone.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask.

 

I do not want the Edge browser to open my .pdf files

Hi Decibelle,

I understand the inconvenience caused.

I would suggest you to try the steps below and check if it works:

1. Open Adobe Reader.

2. Click on Edit

3. Click Preferences from the drop down list.

4. Click Internet on the left pane.

5. Uncheck and untick the check box for Display PDF in Browser.

6. Click "ok" and restart the computer.

Let us know the result.