Chrome Sudden Automatic Opening of PDF Files in Adobe Acrobat

Chrome Suddenly Automatic Opening PDF Files in Adobe Acrobat

If you've recently experienced an issue where Google Chrome suddenly starts opening PDF files in Adobe Acrobat, you're not alone. This article will discuss the possible reasons for this unexpected behavior and provide solutions to resolve the issue.

Why is Chrome Opening PDF Files in Adobe Acrobat?

This issue can occur due to various reasons, such as:

• A recent update in Google Chrome or Adobe Acrobat.
• A change in default applications for PDF files on your operating system.
• Corrupted user profile or cache in Google Chrome.

Changing Default Application for PDF Files

To change the default application for PDF files, follow these steps:

1. Right-click on a PDF file.
2. Select Properties from the context menu.
3. Go to the General tab.
4. Click on the Change button next to the Opens with field.
5. Select your preferred PDF viewer (e.g., Chrome's built-in PDF viewer).
6. Click OK to save the changes.

Resetting Google Chrome Settings

Resetting Google Chrome settings can also help resolve the issue. Follow these steps:

1. Click on the three-dot menu in the top-right corner of Chrome.
2. Select Settings from the dropdown menu.
3. Scroll down and click on Advanced.
4. Under the Reset section, click on Reset settings to their original defaults.
5. Confirm the action by clicking Reset in the popup window.

Clearing Google Chrome Cache

Clearing Chrome's cache can also help resolve the issue. Follow these steps:

1. Click on the three-dot menu in the top-right corner of Chrome.
2. Select More tools and then Clear browsing data.
3. Select the time range (e.g., All time).
4. Check the boxes for Cached images and files and Cookies and other site data.
5. Click on Clear data.

References

• Adobe Acrobat - PDF Viewer and Browser Plug-ins
• Change default apps - Computer - Google Chrome Help