Windows 10: Windows 10 Updates Still Change Default pdf viewer back to Edge

Discus and support Windows 10 Updates Still Change Default pdf viewer back to Edge in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; 3 years later and this is still happening every time there is a Windows Update. Why can't I set the default pdf viewer to Acrobat and never be forced... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Rlo8761, Jan 29, 2019.

  1. Rlo8761 Win User

    Windows 10 Updates Still Change Default pdf viewer back to Edge


    3 years later and this is still happening every time there is a Windows Update.


    Why can't I set the default pdf viewer to Acrobat and never be forced to make this change again?


    It's extremely (and I mean EXTREMELY!) annoying to have to do this every time there's an update.


    Microsoft, please fix this issue. Stop trying to make me use a program I don't want to use. If I set my system to use Acrobat, DON'T CHANGE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    :)
     
    Rlo8761, Jan 29, 2019
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  2. 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 29, 2019
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  3. Wynona Win User
    change default PDF viewer in MS Edge for PDFs opened by portals


    Have you set your default PDF reader to Nuance Power PDF Advanced?

    Settings>Apps>Default Apps>Choose default apps by file type>scroll down to .pdf on the left side of your screen, then click on the default app (most likely Edge). A list of available PDF reading apps should show up . . . click on your Nuance PDF reader and select it as your default. As you can see, I use Adobe Reader. *Smile


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    Wynona, Jan 29, 2019
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  4. Windows 10 Updates Still Change Default pdf viewer back to Edge

    Edge keeps defaulting as PDF viewer

    This solution is not helpful - Microsoft Edge continually hijacks my computer and changes the PDF viewer default to Edge -

    It is getting a little old to constantly reset defaults - GO AWAY EDGE.
     
    Aramis7533, Jan 29, 2019
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