PDF file opens in Microsoft Edge when saving or convert a PDF file

Situation: Whenever the user exports or print word document to PDF, the PDF open Microsoft Edge.

Cause: In the most cases, the PDF Properties is setup Microsoft Edge as default app.

Resolution 1: Right click on a PDF file -> Propertied -> Open with > Choose another app -> Select adobe.

Resolution 2: Settings -> Apps -> Default Apps -> Choose default apps by file type -> select .pdf -> select Adobe.

Resolution 3: If above 2 resolutions don’t fix the problem, switch default Internet browser to other browser such as Chrome or Firefox.

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Bob Lin

Bob Lin, Chicagotech-MVP, MCSE & CNE Data recovery, Windows OS Recovery, Networking, and Computer Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net How to Install and Configure Windows, VMware, Virtualization and Cisco on http://www.HowToNetworking.com

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