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How to Set Foxit Reader as Default PDF Reader

May 7, 2009 by Venkat Eswarlu

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Foxit reader and Adobe reader, both are free PDF Readers to view PDF files. If you are using both for some reason, and if you want to set Foxit reader as the default PDF reader, then can set it very easily, follow the instructions below.

READ: How to make Adobe Reader as Default PDF Handler in Windows?

1. When you open Foxit Reader for the first time, you will be asked to to set it as default reader, if you’ve not made it as default then, or skipped that dialog,

2. Click on File menu, select Preferences > File Associations

Foxit Reader Preferences File Associations

3. Click Make Default PDF Viewer.

Now check : How to Change the Default PDF Viewer in Windows 10

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Venkat Eswarlu
Venkat Eswarlu

Venkat is an independent technology journalist and the founder of Techdows. He has been covering web browsers, Windows, and software news since 2009. His exclusive scoops on Chrome, Firefox, and Edge features have been cited by Forbes, TechCrunch, Wired, CNET, and other major publications.

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