How to Set Adobe Acrobat Reader as the Default PDF Viewer
A Step-by-Step Guide to Change PDF File Associations on Windows
This guide provides clear, easy-to-follow instructions on how to set Adobe Acrobat Reader as the default application for opening PDF files on a Windows PC. By following these simple steps, all PDF files will automatically open in Adobe Acrobat Reader, ensuring a seamless and consistent viewing experience.
Open Settings
Click on the Start menu (Windows icon) in the lower-left corner of the screen.
Select Settings (gear icon) from the list.
Navigate to Default Apps
In the Settings window, click on Apps.
In the left-hand sidebar, select Default apps.
Locate the PDF File Type
Scroll down to the section labelled Choose default apps by file type.
In the list of file types, locate .pdf.
Change the Default App for PDF Files
Under the .pdf file type, you will see the current default app listed (e.g., Microsoft Edge, Chrome, etc.).
Click on the current default app next to .pdf.
A list of available apps will appear. Select Adobe Acrobat Reader (make sure Adobe is installed on your system).
Confirm the Change
After selecting Adobe Acrobat Reader, it will become the new default for opening PDF files.
Test the New Default App
This will ensure that all PDF files automatically open with Adobe Acrobat Reader by default.