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Something has recently changed in Microsoft Edge, because now when I download a PDF file, it automatically opens in Adobe Acrobat (without clicking anything to open it - just by simply downloading the PDF file).
How do I revert back to the previous setting which requires manual opening/execution of the PDF? This is a security issue also BTW.
Opening and reading PDF files in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11
Answer accepted by question author
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Check Acrobat's settings. Click on Menu > Preferences > General and uncheck the option Always open PDFs saved from the web. You can also check thisarticle from Adobe Acrobat for more details.
Thankyou - I will now be directing an abusive email to Adobe.
Hi Justin,
Could you try pressing Ctrl + J, then right-click your downloaded PDF file and check if the option Always open with system viewer is unchecked? Double-check if the option is deactivated to ensure it will not open the PDF file automatically.
It is unchecked, but it continues to automatically load the PDF upon downloading.
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You sir must be protected by all means. you are the OG. I was losing my patience scouring the internet for fixing this problem. But you saved my day. Thank you.