How to change explorer download to pdf

Adobe's portable document format (PDF) has become a standard for exchanging and distributing documents. PDF files look like the original document would look if it were printed, and can be read on just about any computer platform and environment using a free reader. PDF files can be secured and digitally signed and might even be smaller in size than a source document. You can install the free reader and open PDF files in Internet Explorer, either inside Explorer or in the Adobe Reader program.

Download and Install Adobe Reader

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Launch Internet Explorer and download Adobe Reader (see link in Resources). Choose "Run" when Internet Explorer asks you if you want to run or save the download.

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Select "Yes" if you are prompted to allow Adobe Reader to make changes to the computer.

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Pick the option you prefer for allowing Adobe Reader to install updates. For example, select "Install Updates Automatically (Recommended)." Choose "Next." Click "Finish" when the installation completes to open the Adobe site in Internet Explorer.

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Select "Help" and then "Product Help" from the menu on the Adobe website. Choose "Acrobat" to navigate to the Acrobat help section. Select "Acrobat Manual (PDF)" to open the Acrobat manual's PDF file in Internet Explorer with Adobe Reader.

Open PDF in Browser or in Reader

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Launch Internet Explorer 8 or later. Select "Tools" and "Manage Add-ons" from the menu.

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Choose "Toolbars and Extensions" from the Tools menu. Select "All Add-ons" from the Show menu.

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Locate the Adobe PDF Reader add-on. Toggle the setting between "Enable" and "Disable" and choose the option you most prefer. Select "Enable" to open PDFs inside Internet Explorer. Select "Disable" to automatically launch Adobe Reader and open PDFs inside Reader.

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Select "Close" to save your settings. Open another PDF and test that it opens according to your preference.