Setting PDF Default application

Setting PDF Default application

From time to time PDF files will loose their association with Adobe reader.  To fix the follow these steps:
  1. Press the Windows key on your keyboard.  This will open the search dialog.

  2. Type "Default" and click "Default apps"
  3. On the bottom of the Setting window click "Choose default apps by file type"
  4. On the "Choose default apps by file type" page scroll down until you find .pdf (Tip: for faster navigation use the PgDn key).  Once you find .pdf, click the app icon to the right and select Adobe Acrobat Reader from the list.

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