Note: This applies to Adobe Reader version 10 and prior.
Note: For Adobe Reader XI (11), change the setting Internet Explorer setting to open PDF documents in their native application. For detailed information on How To Open PDF Documents In Their Native Application click the solution link listed at the bottom of the page.
Solutions listed below:
- Solution for Microsoft Office Files
- Windows XP
- Windows Vista or Windows 7
- Solution for PDF Files
Solution for Microsoft Office Files
On Windows XP:
- Right-click the Start button and select Explore.
- From the Tools menu select Folder Options… The Folder Options window displays.
- Click the File Types tab.
- From the Registered file types: list, click the specific Office document type.
For example:
File Types Microsoft Word Documents
Extensions .doc
5. With the Registered File Type selected click the Advanced button. The Edit File Type window displays.
6. Clear the Browse in same window check box. (no checkmark in checkbox)
7. Click the OK button.
8. Click the Close button.
On Windows Vista or Windows 7:
1. Click Start | Control Panel.
2. Click Default Programs.
3. Click the Associate a file type or protocol with a program link.
4. Scroll down the list to the file type that you would like to open in the application instead of the browser.
5. Highlight the file extension and click the Change program button.
6. Select the program you want to use to open the file.
7. Click the OK button to save the changes.
8. Click the Close button to Close the window.
Solution for PDF files
1. Open Adobe Acrobat.
2. From the Edit menu select Preferences. The Preferences window displays.
3. From the Categories: list Click Internet.
4. Under the title Web Browser Options displayed on the right hand side of the window, clear the checkbox labeled Display PDF in browser. (no checkmark in checkbox)
5. Click the OK button.
6. Close Adobe Acrobat.
Solution Updated: September 22nd, 2014
Solution ID: 605