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How to Make Adobe Acrobat Reader the Default PDF Viewer on PC or Mac

Method 1 of 3:

Using the File Explorer (Windows)

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    Open the Windows File Explorer. An easy way to do this is to press ⊞ Win+E.
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    Open the folder that contains a PDF file.
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    Right-click the PDF. A context menu will appear.
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    Click Open with. Another menu will expand.
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    Click Choose another app. Even if you have Acrobat Reader showing as one of the option, you should still select this option.
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    Select Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.
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    Check the box next to 'Always use this app to open .pdf files.'
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    Click OK. Adobe Acrobat Reader is now your PDF default viewer.
Method 2 of 3:

Using the Default App Settings (Windows)

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    Click the search button. It's either a magnifying glass or a circle to the right of the Start menu.
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    Type default app into the search bar. A list of matches will appear.
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    Click Default app settings.
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    Scroll down and click Choose default app by file type.
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    Scroll down to find the '.pdf' format. The current default app appears to the right.
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    Click the current default app. A list of apps will appear.
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    Click Adobe Acrobat Reader DC. Adobe Acrobat Reader is now the default PDF viewer.
Method 3 of 3:

Using macOS

  1. Open Finder
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    . You'll find this icon in the Dock, which is usually at the bottom of the screen.
  2. Browse to a folder that contains a PDF.
  3. Press Ctrl as you click the file. A menu will appear.
  4. Click File.
  5. Click Get info.
  6. Select Adobe Reader from the 'Open With' drop-down.
  7. Click Change all. A confirmation message will appear.
  8. Click Continue. Adobe Reader is now your default PDF viewer.
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