Why are my .pdf files continue to open in Microsoft Reader after I had Adobe Reader by default?

Windows 8. Even after uninstalling the Microsoft Reader .pdf files open in it! I got Adobe Reader by default but in vain. No choices appear in the metropolitan area as to what app, I want to use to open the PDF. Can you help me?

Hi Bill,

Thanks for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

The problem description, I understand that you have uninstalled Microsoft Reader and Adobe reader as default reader for PDF files did you. We need additional information to help you in a better way.

1. How did you uninstall Microsoft Reader?

2. How did you Adobe reader as a default to read PDF files?

Here's something that you can try and check if that helps resolve the issue. It is not possible for a PDF file choose program to open with which is uninstalled.

Method 1: Please follow the steps to uninstall Microsoft Reader.

a. start screen type Reader.

b. right-click on Microsoft Reader.

c. click Uninstall below.

d. click Uninstall to confirm the uninstall.

Method 2: Please refer to the link to Adobe reader as default PDF reader.

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/choose-Programs-Windows-uses-default

I hope this helps. For the Windows questions or issues, please get back to us. We are here to help you.

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