Set Acrobat Reader or Acrobat as Default PDF App

This document will provide instructions on how to set Adobe Acrobat Reader or Adobe Acrobat as the default application for opening PDF files.

If your computer is using Microsoft Edge or a different application to open PDF files on your computer, you have the option to change this setting so that your computer will use Adobe Acrobat Reader or Adobe Acrobat, depending on which program you have installed.

  • If this is for your personal computer and you do not have Acrobat Reader already installed, here is a link to download Adobe Acrobat Reader, which is free: https://get.adobe.com/reader/
  • If this is for a Western owned computer, please contact PC Service for assistance with installing Adobe Acrobat Reader or Adobe Acrobat.

Here is a link to instructions on how to change the default application that opens PDF files: https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/kb/not-default-pdf-owner-windows10.html



Keywordsdefault, PDF, adobe, acrobat, reader   Doc ID114905
OwnerLinda W.GroupWestern Technical College
Created2021-11-17 14:47:19Updated2021-11-17 15:05:25
SitesWestern Technical College
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