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Discus and support Why does Microsoft make it difficult to complain to Microsoft, about Adobe making it so... in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; With just about any other program, I would simply go and uninstall the program from Windows ad/remove - most good programs will also include their own... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by computerGoingHaywire, Feb 23, 2019.

  1. Why does Microsoft make it difficult to complain to Microsoft, about Adobe making it so...


    With just about any other program, I would simply go and uninstall the program from Windows ad/remove - most good programs will also include their own uninstaller. But not so for Adobe CC and this is not good.


    I tried using the normal/standard Windows interface, I went to System > Add or Remove Program. At least one

    Adobe program is not going to uninstall from my computer. I mean that after an initial authority to

    Anyway, the problem is still not resolved and I am still searching - and admittedly getting closer to caving in and downloading the uninstaller.


    But my question is:

    Is this ( I believe deliberately ) terrible uninstall experience because Windows has a special arrangement with Adobe,

    or has Windows simply failed to enforce a reasonable install/uninstall conditions?




    Windows should ENFORCE

    an easy user uninstall for ALL programs.


    What is going on here?

    :)
     
    computerGoingHaywire, Feb 23, 2019
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  2. Arun B J Win User

    Microsoft Edge vs Adobe Reader

    Hi Jenny,



    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.


    • Open Control panel.

    • Select Default Programs.

    • Click on Adobe Reader and set that application as Default.
    If the issue persist follow the steps below.


    • Open Default Program.

    • Click on Associate a file type or protocol with a program.

    • Select any pdf file Extension.

    • Click on Change program.

    • Select Adobe Reader.


    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help
     
    Arun B J, Feb 23, 2019
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  3. Google Complains About Microsoft's Vista

    that is what im thinking. but then microsoft would have actual competition and smaller companies couldnt whine and complain about microsoft being giant evil greedy corporation anymore.
     
    Easy Rhino, Feb 23, 2019
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  4. Why does Microsoft make it difficult to complain to Microsoft, about Adobe making it so...

    Microsoft Edge vs Adobe Reader

    Hi Arun, I have followed your instructions and so far it works OK.

    Thanks for your help!
     
    JennyYehYeh, Feb 23, 2019
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