- First up, to change the default app across all documents of a give file type, simply click on a file of that type, say, a PDF file. Then right-click on that file (or Control-click, if you like.
- Ftype – displays or sets the default program for a particular file type (note – the type not file extension). To see this in action, open a command prompt with Administrator access: Run the command assoc.rtf to see the file type, which should be.rtf=Word.RTF.8 which confirms the file type (Word.RTF.8).
An alternative way to choose a default application is to use the 'Files' file manager. Click on the icon that looks like a filing cabinet and navigate through the folder structure until you find a file that you wish to change the default application for.
Microsoft Edge is not only the default web browser in Windows 10 but also the default PDF reader. This is definitely a good thing as we can finally view PDF files without having to install third-party apps, but it’s more of a basic PDF reader.
If you prefer to have a feature-rich application as the default PDF reader instead of Edge, then you have plenty of options to choose from. In this article, we’ll show you how to change the default PDF reader in Windows 10.
Change the Default by Using Open With in File Explorer
Open File Explorer and navigate to a folder containing your PDF file. Right-click on a file and choose “Open with > Choose another app”.
A pop-up will appear that will let you choose a program for just one time. Or you can also select the “Always use this app” link to make it permanent. From this window, choose the default PDF reader of your choice.
If the default app is not listed in this window, then you can select a different program located in your PC. Click “More apps”, select an app or scroll down to see “Look for another app in this PC” link. Click this link to browse to the program that you want to set as the default PDF reader, and choose the “Open” button to set it as the default.
Change Default Program To Open File Type Mac
Change the Default by Using Default Programs in Control Panel
Open Control Panel (icon view) and select “Default Programs”. Click the link labelled “Associate a file type or protocol with a program”, and wait for a couple of seconds to load all file types.
Mac Os Default Program
Scroll down the list to see .PDF entry. Click on “.PDF” entry, and then click the “Change program” button.
A pop-up will appear that will let you choose an app from the list.
If the default app is not listed in this window, then you can select a different program located in your PC. Click “More apps”, and select an app or scroll down to see “Look for another app in this PC” link. Click this link to browse to the program that you want to set as the default PDF reader, and choose the “Open” button to set it as the default.
Changing the default PDF reader app in Windows is a simple procedure, and that’s all there is to it.
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Many types of files are registered in Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10 to be opened by a particular program by default. For example, Notepad typically starts when you open a text (.txt) file. However, you can change which program — including the default settings — opens files of a certain type.
- On the Start menu, click Settings.
- Click Apps > Default apps.
- Click the App you want to change, and then select an App from the list. You can also find new apps in Microsoft Store. Apps must be installed before you can set them as the default.ORTo choose default apps by file type, scroll down the page, and click the link Choose default apps by file type.