Windows 11 How to disable Edge PDF reader?

To disable the built-in PDF reader in Microsoft Edge and force it to open PDF files with Adobe Acrobat Reader or another application, you can follow these steps: 1. Open Microsoft Edge: - Launch Microsoft Edge on your computer. 2. Access Edge Settings: - Click on the three horizontal dots (More actions) in the top right corner of the Edge window. - Select Settings from the menu. 3. Navigate to Advanced Settings: - In the Settings menu, scroll down and click on View advanced settings. 4. Change PDF Viewer Setting: - Scroll down to the Privacy and services section. - Navigate to the "PDF documents" option. - Toggle the switch to the "Off" position. This will turn off the built-in PDF viewer in Edge. 5. Confirm Changes: - Close and reopen Microsoft Edge for the changes to take effect. After disabling the built-in PDF viewer in Microsoft Edge using these steps, PDF files should open using the default PDF reader set on your system, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader. If this does not work, you can also set your default app for opening PDF files through the Windows 10 Settings app: 1. Open Windows Settings: - Go to Settings (Windows key + I). - Select Apps. - Click on Default apps in the left sidebar. 2. Set Default PDF Reader: - Scroll down to find the Choose default apps by file type option. - Look for .pdf in the list, and click on the application next to it. - Choose Adobe Acrobat Reader or another desired app from the list of available options. By following these steps both within Microsoft Edge and the Windows Settings app, you can ensure that PDF files open using the preferred application on your system. Let me know if you need further assistance!