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Adobe Pro 8.1.2 - changing default open to Reader

louistong
Registered: Apr 14 2008
Posts: 2

I just upgraded from Acrobat 6 to Pro 8.1.2, and Reader 8.1.2 on XP Pro SP2 platform. No matter what I tried under Explorer Folder Options, I cannot change the default Open to Reader. When I right-click a PDF file, if does give me the option, but I am used to Reader being the default.

Thank you all for the help.

My Product Information:
Acrobat Pro 8.1.2, Windows
dbaker
Expert
Registered: Feb 10 2006
Posts: 413
Hi --

The program that opens is controlled by Windows. If you have selected Acrobat in the folder settings rather than Adobe Reader, check in the system Help files for further assistance.

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