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)?
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
