change the default PDF reader

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change the default PDF reader

I accidentally set Adobe Reader as the default pdf reader, and I HATE it. I'd like to change Preview back to being the default, but I can't figure out how. Any help would be appreciated.

Mac OS X (10.6.4)

Posted on Jun 29, 2010 9:27 AM

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Answer 1

Dave Stowe

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Jun 29, 2010 9:31 AM in response to geeko518

Right click on a PDF....choose 'Open With' and reselect 'Preview' as the default reader...

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Answer 2

geeko518 Author

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Jun 29, 2010 12:54 PM in response to geeko518

That will only work for that particular document, I'm looking for an all-encompasing fix to open all my PDFs id Preview automatically.

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Answer 3

Jun 29, 2010 1:01 PM in response to geeko518

Do a Get Info on the document, and when you select the Open With application, check the box that says to change that for all files of that type.

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Answer 4

Dave Stowe

Level 5

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Jun 29, 2010 1:06 PM in response to geeko518

When you right click the PDF...after you choose 'Open With'....at the bottom of the menu click 'other....' then click on 'Preview' and from there check the box 'Always Open With'.....

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