PDF file saves with a MicroSoft Word icon

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Stateofmarilyn - 17 Feb 2017 à 22:26
Ambucias Posts 47312 Registration date Monday 1 February 2010 Status Moderator Last seen 28 March 2026 - 18 Feb 2017 à 16:53
Hello,

My Dell OptiPlex 3020 is not opening PDF files correctly. If I try to open a PDF file and then save it to the desktop, it saves with a Microsoft Word icon!....but will still show as Adobe Acrobat file type. Please help! Thank you in advance for your time and help!
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Ambucias Posts 47312 Registration date Monday 1 February 2010 Status Moderator Last seen 28 March 2026 11,166
18 Feb 2017 à 05:09
Hi

What is your operating system?
Stateofmarilyn
18 Feb 2017 à 10:44
Windows 7
Ambucias Posts 47312 Registration date Monday 1 February 2010 Status Moderator Last seen 28 March 2026 11,166
18 Feb 2017 à 16:08
Can you open the pdf file and read it?
Stateofmarilyn
18 Feb 2017 à 16:30
Yes, I can open it and read it. Thanks again for your help and time!
Ambucias Posts 47312 Registration date Monday 1 February 2010 Status Moderator Last seen 28 March 2026 11,166
18 Feb 2017 à 16:53
Hi

With Windows 7 and later, Microsoft has integrated a pdf file reader and converter but the were not allowed to use the Acrobat logo. The files are read with the default Windows programme, which for some is Explorer or Edge.

If you click right on the icon and click "open with" you may be able to choose the programme you like to open the file and most of the pdf icons may change to the programme you have chosen. But if it works for you now, why change it ?