3 Ways to Change the Default PDF Viewer on Windows 11
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Method 1: Use Windows Settings to Change the Default PDF Viewer
Windows 11 offers a dedicated menu in its Settings app to check yourdefault programs. You can use it to change the default PDF viewer.
Step 1:Press theWindows + I shortcutto open the Settings app > selectAppsfrom the left sidebar > click onDefault apps.
Step 2:Type.PDFin the search bar and select thecurrent default app.
Step 3:Pick your desired PDF viewer from the popup menu and click onSet defaultto change it.
Method 2: Change the Default PDF Viewer Using the File Explorer
If you don’t wish to dive into Settings,change the default PDF viewerfrom the File Explorer menu.
Step 1:OpenFile Explorer(press the Windows + E shortcut), right-click a PDF file, and selectOpen with>Choose another app.
Step 2:Select yourpreferred appto open the PDF file and click onAlways.
Method 3: Tweak Control Panel Settings
Lastly, you canopen the Control Panelsettings to quickly change the default PDF viewer on Windows 11.
Step 1:Press theWindows + R shortcutto open the Run dialog, typecontrol, and pressEnter.
Step 2:SelectProgramsin the Control Panel menu.
Step 3:ClickDefault Programs. You’ll be redirected to the Settings app, where you can change the default PDF viewer (as demonstrated in Fix 1 above).
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Last updated on 11 July, 2024
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