Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the issue of changing the default program that Internet Explorer (IE) uses to open .pdf files, specifically the desire to use Adobe Reader instead of Adobe Acrobat. Participants share their experiences and methods related to this problem.
Discussion Character
- Technical explanation, Debate/contested, Problem-solving
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses difficulty in remembering how to change the default program for .pdf files in IE and requests assistance.
- Another participant suggests a method involving Windows Explorer and the File Types settings to change the default program for .pdf files.
- A different participant reports that the suggested method did not work specifically for IE, noting that .pdf files open correctly with Adobe Reader outside of IE.
- Another participant mentions that the issue began after installing PDF Convert Professional by ScanSoft, implying a potential conflict.
- One participant claims to have resolved the issue by re-installing Adobe Reader, although it is unclear if this solution is universally applicable.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
The discussion reflects a lack of consensus, with participants sharing different experiences and solutions, and some methods proving ineffective for certain users.
Contextual Notes
Participants do not clarify whether specific settings or configurations in IE may be influencing the behavior, nor do they address potential compatibility issues with other software.