Is your pdf file not opening with the right program? Here is how to change how it opens.

Is your pdf file not opening with the right program? Here is how to change how it opens.


Step 1: You need to left click on the pdf file you want to change the default opening program. 




Step 2: Now you will need to right click to access the menu items for that file. 




Step 3: In the resulting pop-up window, you will go to the Properties listing and select it with your left mouse button. 




Step 4: The Window below will show the properties where you can select the Change button. 




Step 5: In the window that appears, you can select the program of your choice. (while I use a web browser, you may want to Adobe Acrobat Reader DC)




Step 6: Once you make your selection, click on the Ok button confirming your selection. 




Step 7:  In this screen you will need to click on the Apply button making your selection confirmed. 



Step 8: Once you close this box by clicking on the Ok button, your pdf files will now open with your preferred application. 



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