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Method 1:
Step 1: From any PDF file, right-click on the file and choose Open with -> Choose another app.
Step 2: In the app selection window, choose any other app with PDF reading capabilities, check the box Always use this app to open .pdf files, and click OK.
By doing so, you can choose the default app to open every time you want to read a PDF file, indirectly disabling the PDF file opening feature on Windows 10 Edge browser.
Method 2:
Step 1: Press the Windows + I key combination to open the Windows Settings window. In the Windows Settings window, select the System category.
Step 2: In the System category, on the left panel, choose Default apps.
Step 3: On the right panel, scroll down a bit until you see the option Choose default apps by file type. Click on this option.
Step 4: Navigate to the .pdf extension in the left column. There, you'll find Microsoft Edge set as the default PDF reader on the right. Click on it to select an alternative PDF reading application of your choice.
Both methods effectively change the default PDF reader, disabling PDF opening in Edge on Windows 10. While the second option might take a bit longer, consider using Foxit Reader for a free, efficient PDF reading solution. It's quick to open files and doesn't take up much space. Alternatively, convert PDFs to doc format for easier editing in Microsoft Office if you prefer not to interact with PDF files.
