Windows 10: Trying to open a pdf file opens new File Explorer Search instance?

Discus and support Trying to open a pdf file opens new File Explorer Search instance? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I'm using: Edition: Windows 10 ProVersion: 20H2Installed: 10/‎6/‎2020OS build: 19042.1083Experience: Windows Feature Experience Pack... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Andria_1979, Jul 19, 2021.

  1. ANDRIA_1979
    Andria_1979 Win User

    Trying to open a pdf file opens new File Explorer Search instance?


    I'm using: Edition: Windows 10 ProVersion: 20H2Installed: 10/‎6/‎2020OS build: 19042.1083Experience: Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.3530.0Each time I try opening a document/file, a new instance of File Explorer opens to the Search feature with a message telling me to click in the Search bar to begin??It does this when I double click, right click and choose Open and when I select the file I want to open and hit Enter on the keyboard. HELP! lol

    :)
     
    Andria_1979, Jul 19, 2021
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  2. KEITH A. MILLER
    Keith A. Miller Win User

    Opening PDF Files

    Right-click any .pdf file in File Explorer.

    • Choose 'Open With' -> 'Choose another app'
    • Select your preferred viewing app (most likely 'Reader')
    • Select the checkbox labeled "Always use this app to open .pdf files."
    • Click 'OK'

    Good Luck,

    Keith
     
    Keith A. Miller, Jul 19, 2021
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  3. LIKHITHA V
    Likhitha V Win User
    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.
     
    Likhitha V, Jul 19, 2021
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  4. KETXXX
    Ketxxx Win User

    Trying to open a pdf file opens new File Explorer Search instance?

    opening .dds files with gimp

    Simply, HOW? I got the DDS plugin but the POS wont open DDS files still. Can someone give me a step-by-step rundown of how to install the DDS plugin for gimp so I know if I'm missing something?
     
    Ketxxx, Jul 19, 2021
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