Bug: Even if you change the PDF launch application in the properties, it does not change from Microsoft Edge.

[CHT569]

Description

I am using Files, but the PDF viewing app is fixed to Microsoft Edge as mentioned in the title, and I cannot change it to another PDF app. In the default Windows 11 File Explorer, I can change and view PDFs without any issues.

TEST.pdf

Steps To Reproduce

Files Version

3.8.0.0

Windows Version

Windows11 Pro 24H2 26100.2605

User ID

No response

Log File

debug.log

[Josh65-2201]

Thanks for the report, Please provide actual steps to reproduce, since it looks like your using Windows File Explorer properties to change the program

[yaira2]

@CHT569 the default application can be changed via the context menu under the 'Open with' menu.

[CHT569]

@yaira2
Thank you for your reply.
Yes, as you mentioned, I have confirmed that it is possible to open a PDF file with any desired PDF app from the "Open with" option.
However, even if I change the PDF launch app from the properties in the Files settings, the change is not reflected at all, and it remains fixed on Microsoft Edge, which cannot be changed.

Here is the current method to reproduce the issue:

Right-click on any PDF file.
Select "Properties" from the context menu that appears.
In the "General" tab, select the desired PDF app in the "Opens with" section. That's it.
Also, I have performed the same operation in Windows 11 Explorer, with the same result.

[yaira2]

In the "General" tab, select the desired PDF app in the "Opens with" section. That's it.

Files doesn't have an option to change the default application from the properties window. Are you sure you're using Files?

[CHT569]

Thank you for your reply, yaira2.
I am definitely using Files.
With the "Change" option in the screenshot above, I believe it might allow me to change the app that opens. However, if your answer is correct, wouldn't this make the item irrelevant?
What I want to do is eliminate the step of right-clicking to choose the app to open the file and directly open the PDF with the app I’ve set.

[Josh65-2201]

If you use the Right click > Open with > Chose another app, you can select the program then click always button to set the default. Opening the file like normal will open with the program you set

[yaira2]

Do you mean that Files isn't using the default app for PDF files? If that's the issue, you can usually resolve this by uninstalling and reinstalling Files.

[CHT569]

I appreciate your enthusiastic responses. After uninstalling and reinstalling Files, the issue was resolved. I'm now able to continue using Files with ease, and I’m grateful for your dedicated assistance. Thank you very much!