PDF association missing from windows file list


  1. metro5053
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    PDF association missing from windows file list


    Hi,
    seem to have a strange problem, suddenly I cannot open a pdf, the list of files to associate is minus the .pdf extension

    Also have uninstalled adobe reader, tried to re install it but keeps throwing up error 15040. Would appreciate any help to solve this
    Thanks and Regards
    Bob
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  3. Berton
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    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit, Windows 8.1 64-bit, Mac OS X 10.10, Linux Mint 17, Windows 10 Pro TP
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    I saw a few pages on Google Search for that error number that suggest JAVA needs to be installed.
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  4. RolandJS
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    Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
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    If OP downloads and install Adobe Reader or an alternative PDF reader, that should place the PDF extension back into the list of associations, correct?
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  6. Ztruker
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    Windows 10 Pro X64
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    See here to restore pdf extension support: Default File Type Associations - Restore

    Where are you downloading Adobe Reader from? Try here: https://get.adobe.com/reader/
    Make sure you uncheck McAfee before starting the download.
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  7. whs
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    If Adobe does not work, get Foxit. That is a nice reader.
    Free PDF Reader | PDF Viewer Download | Foxit Reader
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