change a default pdf reader

[tomyrush]

Somehow Foxt's PDF reader became my default pdf reader, I want to change to the Nuance PDF reader as the default, but have run into a problem.

Normally I go to contol panel and the folders to change a default program, but my folders entry in Ctl Panel does not have a "pdf" file type.

Not sure how the file association gets handled with a pdf reader.

Any ideas appreciated.

Tom

[HansV]

Which version of Windows are you using?

[tomyrush]

XP wirh all fixes applied - even today's monster set

Tom

[HansV]

Try the following:
- Start Foxit Reader.
- Activate the Help menu and make sure that "Set to Default PDF Reader" is NOT ticked.
- Quit Foxit Reader.
- Locate any .PDF file in Windows Explorer.
- Right-click it and select Open With | Choose Program... from the popup menu.
- Choose the Nuance program (click Browse... if necessary).
- Tick the check box "Always use the selected program to open this kind of file", then click OK.

See How to change or select which program starts when you double-click a file in Windows XP for more info.

[tomyrush]

I think I have it working now - the icons on several pdf files on my desktop, still show Foxits icon, but I seem to consistently go to Nuance.
Thanks
Tom

[HansV]

Rebooting may solve the incorrect icon problem. If not, you can use the free utility TweakUI XP (download from Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP):
Click "Repair".
Select "Rebuild Icons" from the dropdown.
Click "Repair Now", then click "OK".