While having the ability to view PDF files on a Windows computer without downloading a third-party app is a welcome step, the PDF readers present inside browsers offer basic features only. That makes one look for alternatives such as Adobe Reader.
So, if you want to open your PDF documents in Acrobat Reader instead of a browser, you are in the right place. However, to stop PDF files from opening in your browser, you need to make sure your PDF is being downloaded to your computer first.
Step 1: Launch Chrome on your PC and click on the three-dot at the top. Then, select Settings. Step 2: Click on Privacy and security from the left bar. On the right panel, click on Site Settings. Go back and click on a PDF file. Chrome will download it on your computer directly instead of opening it in the Chrome tab. Step 1 : Launch the Edge browser and click on the three-dot at the top. Choose Settings. Step 2: Click on Site permissions on the left side.
Scroll down on the right side and click on PDF documents. If the downloaded PDF file still opens in your browser instead of Acrobat Reader, check these methods to change that behavior. Step 2: Right-click on the file and choose Open with. If Adobe reader is listed, click on it. Otherwise, click on Choose another app and select Adobe Reader.
In the pop-up that opens, select Adobe Reader and check the box next to Always use this app to open. Install Acrobat Reader Chrome extension.
Steps to install and enable Acrobat Reader Chrome extension:. Install the Chrome extension prompt in case of Acrobat Reader update.
Install the Chrome extension prompt in case of fresh Acrobat Reader installation. Disable the Chrome extension. Right-click the extension, and then choose Manage extensions. Clear the Enabled check box. Opt out of the Product Improvement Program. Under Adobe Acrobat, click Options. Clear the check box and then click Save. Remove the Chrome extension. When I do this, it not only applies "always" to "with system viewer", but to "open". You should try this: Open Chrome.
Browse the list for Adobe PDF viewer or Adobe reader and chrome pdf viewer Disable both although disabling adobe reader would work alone. Hope this helps. Sandman Sandman 1 1 silver badge 4 4 bronze badges. Done all versions of the two. Neither gave me what I wanted.
Right click a pdf file on your system. After this whenever you would click the downloaded file, it would open as a solo file outside of chrome in Adobe reader. I think you didn't understand what I want Did you mention where that 'random pdf' is located? If your 'random pdf' is outside of chrome and you want it to open in chrome.
You just have to change the default program. And in my experience, you can't have two default programs for two different situations for a single file type. Show 1 more comment. Cristian Ciupitu 5, 2 2 gold badges 32 32 silver badges 46 46 bronze badges.
This should solve the problem! Alisa Alisa 4 4 silver badges 8 8 bronze badges. It is in the "Contents settings". To find it, you can search in the provided edit box i. Sign up or log in Sign up using Google. Sign up using Facebook.
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