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If you found this post, you are probably facing a frustrating and persistent issue, changing the default program to open Adobe PDF files from Microsoft Edge to Adobe Reader in Windows 10.  The best option would be to remove Microsoft Edge since the primary purpose of Edge is to download Chrome.  But, as you probably have already found, that\u2019s not an option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

I stumbled into this problem with Windows 10 Multi-user in a\nWindows Virtual Desktop (WVD) environment. \nI use LoginVSI to run workload tests. \nLoginVSI requires the default PDF viewer set to Adobe Reader.  Below are the steps I followed to get PDF\nfiles to open with Adobe Reader across multiple new profiles consistently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I pieced this information together from other online posts.  Most notably is from Eddie Jackson located\nhere https:\/\/eddiejackson.net\/wp\/?p=15400<\/a>.  Below are the steps that have worked for me\nwith WVD.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Group Policy Object<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The GPO below could be applied as a local registry change.  I recreate my test environment frequently, and it was easier to create a GPO and apply it to the WVD session host OU.  A description of how I found the registry value is located here https:\/\/www.winhelponline.com\/blog\/edge-hijack-pdf-htm-associations\/<\/a>.  I suggest walking through the first part of that post to verify the Prog ID is the same for the Windows and Edge build you are working on.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start by creating a new policy; mine is named\nSetAdobeReaderDefault.  Add a new key\nunder User Configurations, Preferences, Windows Settings, Registry.  The values are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hive: HKEY_CURRENT_USER
Key path: Software\\Classes\\AppXd4nrz8ff68srnhf9t5a8sbjyar1cr723
Value name: NoOpenWith
Value type: REG_SZ <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Set Adobe Reader Default GPO <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The above step is only part of the battel.  The GPO does not set the file association; it\nonly prevents the associations from reverting to the default.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set the Default File Association<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The next step sets the file association.  File associations are set as a system default\nwhen a new user logs in, causing .PDF files to open with Edge.  Listed below are the steps to change that default\nassociation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Log in to the target computer as an Administrator.  You will need Adobe Reader installed and a\nPDF file to test the settings.  Add the\ncomputer to the OU the previously created GPO is applied to.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Open the .PDF file. \nYou will get a dialog box like the one below.  Select Adobe as the program to open the file AND<\/strong>set the file association to always open with that program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Adobe File Association<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Log out and back in.  Test\nthe file association to verify it\u2019s set to Adobe Reader.  The file should open with Adobe without a\nprompt.  The icon may also look different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Adobe File Association Icon <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

That sets the default file association for .PDF files on the\nAdministrator profile, but this is a profile-specific setting.  Any new users will still have .PDF files\nassociated with Edge.  Fix that by\nstarting with the DISM command below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From an elevated command prompt, run:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dism \/Online \/Export-DefaultAppAssociations:c:\\defaultassociations.xml<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
This command exports the current users default file\nassociation, including the new .PDF settings to a file at the root of the C:\\\ndrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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DISM Export<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Next, change HKLM\\Software\\Policies\\Microsft\\Windows\\System\nto use the defaulassociations.xml file exported in the previous step.  The registry key changes the default file\nassociation settings for new users to the settings in defaultassociations.xml.  Run the command below to add the registry\nkey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
reg add \u201cHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\System\u201d \/v\nDefaultAssociationsConfiguration \/t REG_SZ \/d \u201cc:\\defaultassociations.xml\u201d<\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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 Registry Key Add <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
*This\nregistry setting could be added to the GPO at the beginning of the post.  I left it out because I only want the setting\nto apply after the defaultassociations.xml file is created.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That should\ndo it.  Log in to the computer with a new\nuser and open a PDF file.  If it doesn\u2019t\nwork, log out and log in again as the same user.  I have noticed the settings take place after\nthe first login.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I hope that\nhelps.  If you have any other tricks,\nplease let me know in the comment section below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
If you found this post, you are probably facing a frustrating and persistent issue, changing the default program to open Adobe PDF files from Microsoft Edge to Adobe Reader in Windows 10.  The best option would be to remove Microsoft Edge since the primary purpose of Edge is to download Chrome.  But, as you probably …<\/p>\n
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