Set Default to Adobe for PDF Files
Default program for PDFs
Written by Sonny Mitchell
Updated at October 17th, 2024
Audience: BCSC Staff
System Preference: Windows Laptop
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PDF files should default to Adobe
If PDFs are opened in browsers they will have limited functionality; including inability to print or edit.
- Press the windows key and type the word "Default"
- Click on 'default apps'
- Scroll down and click "Choose default apps by file type'
- Scroll down until you see ".pdf" and click on it whatever program is listed to the right of it, example is Edge.
- Then from the list select either Adobe Acrobat DC for premium license or Adobe Acrobat Reader for free license.