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I have 2 PDF apps installed: Adobe Reader 9 and Foxit PDF Reader. For whatever reason, Foxit PDF Reader is the default PDF plugin for Internet Explorer.
How do I make Adobe Reader 9 to be the default PDF plugin (short of uninstalling Foxit or reinstalling Adobe Reader)?
AngryHacker
Posted 2010-01-20T17:44:38.153
Reputation: 14 731
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After trying various suggested methods, here is the only thing that actually worked:
Magic, it worked. The PDFs in IE invoke the Adobe Reader plugin.
AngryHacker
Posted 2010-01-20T17:44:38.153
Reputation: 14 731
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Only this works.
Disable Web Browser Integration.
In Acrobat or Adobe Reader, choose Edit > Preferences > Internet.
Deselect Display PDF in Browser, and then click OK.
Hhosoglu
Posted 2010-01-20T17:44:38.153
Reputation: 11
I don't think this answer really addresses the original question, but it helped me solve a different problem. – Dean Hill – 2012-11-22T15:40:56.290
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Right click on the file you want to open - Choose "Open With" then select "Choose Default Program." Select Abode Reader, then select OK and you're done. Hope this helps
lisa
Posted 2010-01-20T17:44:38.153
Reputation: 1
1Please read the question carefully. The question asks for a solution to set the default plugin and not default file association. – Irfan – 2012-12-20T06:47:34.063
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Have you tried to right click a pdf file and change it's association (under properties)? I tested and it worked (I also have foxit and adobe, even though I prefer foxit).
right click > properties. The file properties window will appear. Choose the General tab. You'll see a field called "Opens with". Click the change button and select the program that you prefer. This instructions are based on a Windows XP OS.
You can also try to open IE, and under tools > manage add-ons verify whats configured and change it.
Bob Rivers
Posted 2010-01-20T17:44:38.153
Reputation: 665
Under what Properties? – AngryHacker – 2010-01-20T17:55:21.640
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Check to see what program is associated with the .PDF file extension.
My Computer --> Tools --> Folder Options --> File Types tab --> Highlight the .PDF extension in the list and view which program opens it by default and change it if necessary.
Mark
Posted 2010-01-20T17:44:38.153
Reputation: 3 009
This is XP. Your method did not do the trick. – AngryHacker – 2010-01-20T19:33:00.790
Had you installed Foxit after installing Adobe? If so it'll be the last installed reader that overwrites the IE plugin information. That explains why a repair of Adobe fixed the problem. – ChrisF – 2010-01-21T12:13:17.387
@ChrisF Yes, that is probably the case. – AngryHacker – 2010-01-22T19:40:04.827