Adobe - pdf files open in a Browser instead of Adobe application

Symptoms

When open a pdf file it opens within a browser such as Chrome.

Resolution

Need to change the default app that opens pdf files

1. In Windows search bar search on:  default apps

2. On right scroll to and click on:  default apps by file type

3. On left scroll to .pdf - to right if the application is not set to Adobe application or it says + Choose a default - click on the app or Choose a default

4. Choose an app box should appear - select Adobe program you want to use to open pdf files

Cause

Default application changing often occurs after Windows updates have applied.

References/Links  

None at this time.

Last Reviewed:   20-Jan-2023