Windows 10: W10(1909) keeps resetting PDF default to Edge!

Discus and support W10(1909) keeps resetting PDF default to Edge! in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I've only noticed this happening after applying the latest cumulative update: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/4533002 I'd not seen this issues for at... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/smoledman, Jan 20, 2020.

  1. /U/SMOLEDMAN
    /u/smoledman Win User

    W10(1909) keeps resetting PDF default to Edge!

    /u/smoledman, Jan 20, 2020
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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, Jan 20, 2020
    #2
  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, Jan 20, 2020
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  4. GERMANALLENDE
    GermanAllende Win User

    W10(1909) keeps resetting PDF default to Edge!

    Edge keeps making itself the default PDF viewer

    Hi!

    My name is German, and I am here to help you.

    Please, try this:

    Open Settings.

    Click on Apps.

    Click on Default apps.

    Note: If you're still running the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, the path is Settings > System > Default apps.

    Click the Choose default apps by file type link.

    Scroll down and find .pdf (PDF File), and click the button on the right side, which is likely to read "Microsoft Edge."

    Select your app from the list to set it as the new default.

    Click the Switch anyway link to confirm the change.

    Once you completed the steps, Microsoft Edge will no longer open PDF files by default in the web browser.

    Any other questions I am at your disposal.

    Have a great day!
     
    GermanAllende, Jan 20, 2020
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