Time to Complete (in minutes): 10
- Question:
- When I try to view a PDF file in Windows XP/Vista/7, it will not open. How can I fix this?
- Answer:
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To have all PDF files open in Acrobat Reader:
- In Windows XP:
- Click the Start button.
- Select My Computer.
- From the Tools drop-down list, select Folder Options....
- Select the File Types tab.
- Click the New button.
- In the File Extension: text box, type: .pdf
- Click OK.
- Click the Change... button.
- Select the Select the program from a list radio button.
- Click OK.
- In the Programs list box, select Adobe Reader.
- If not already checked, place a check in the Always use the selected program to open this kind of file check box.
- Click OK.
- Click the Close button.
- In Windows Vista/7:
- Click the Start button.
- Select Control Panel.
- Click the Programs link.
- Under Default Programs, click the Make a file type always open in a specific program link.
- In the list box, scroll down to .pdf.
- Select .pdf.
- Click the Change program... button.
- Select Adobe Reader.
- Click OK.
- Click the Close button.
