Set default PDF program in Windows 10

Overview

PDF (Portable Document Format) files can be opened by different applications. To choose a default program for opening PDFs, follow the instructions below

Solution

  1. Right-click on a PDF and hover over Open with from the pop-up menu and select Choose another app
  2. Look for the app of your choice (such as Adobe Acrobat DC) under Other options, and select More apps if you do not see it
  3. Select the app you wish to use, check the Always use this app to open .pdf files box, and then select OK 
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