MS Edge insists (and there's no other way according to MS ) on opening PDF files in its own internal viewer unless you opt to download it. But then there's the extra step to go to the download folder and manually open it with the preferred/default PDF application.
Could a script be the answer? Could a script detect a downloaded PDF file and then open it in the default PDF browser?
MS Edge problem: fix with script?
MS Edge problem: fix with script?
GUIguy
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Re: MS Edge problem: fix with script?
AHK => Watch the folder for .pdfs, open them...
XY scripting won't help you here, unless you are willing to (at least) switch a tab location after downloading a pdf
XY scripting won't help you here, unless you are willing to (at least) switch a tab location after downloading a pdf
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Re: MS Edge problem: fix with script?
Thanks Highend...
I'll take a look at AHK for that. I use it all the time anyway, so it's always loaded. I'll just have to figure out how to make that happen.
Thanks again...
I'll take a look at AHK for that. I use it all the time anyway, so it's always loaded. I'll just have to figure out how to make that happen.
Thanks again...
GUIguy
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Re: MS Edge problem: fix with script?
There is no extra step.GUIguy wrote: ↑18 Feb 2023 22:53 MS Edge insists (and there's no other way according to MS ) on opening PDF files in its own internal viewer unless you opt to download it. But then there's the extra step to go to the download folder and manually open it with the preferred/default PDF application.
Could a script be the answer? Could a script detect a downloaded PDF file and then open it in the default PDF browser?
If the download finishes, MS Edge shows you the option to open the file in the screen of the Downloads button.
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Re: MS Edge problem: fix with script?
Caveat : computer noobMS Edge insists (and there's no other way according to MS ) on opening PDF files in its own internal viewer unless you opt to download it.
This really annoyed me also
I just went into "change defaults" in Win11, and chose my pdf reader (Sumatra)
Works fine No more Edge
Re: MS Edge problem: fix with script?
I'm desperately trying to avoid Win11. Too many downsides in the UI, especially the nested context menus for copy, etc.
BTW, does XY overcome that? If so, that could be be a game changer...
BTW, does XY overcome that? If so, that could be be a game changer...
GUIguy
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Re: MS Edge problem: fix with script?
There is nothing for this in XY
but there are registry keys which set the old style of context menus for all apps.
So that would be no game changer.
Windows 11 Home x64 Version 23H2 (OS Build 22631.3527)
Portable XYplorer (actual version, including betas)
Everything 1.5.0.1373a (x64), Everything Toolbar 1.3.3, Listary Pro 6.3.0.77
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Re: MS Edge problem: fix with script?
@Horst…
Thank for that information.
Can you point me to a link that demonstrates those registry changes?
Thank for that information.
Can you point me to a link that demonstrates those registry changes?
GUIguy
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Re: MS Edge problem: fix with script?
Look here, its for Windows 11 and works
https://www.majorgeeks.com/content/page ... _menu.html
Thats the reg file
https://www.majorgeeks.com/content/page ... _menu.html
Thats the reg file
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; MajorGeeks.Com
; How to Restore the Windows 10 Context Menu in Windows 11
; https://www.majorgeeks.com/content/page/restore_windows_10_context_menu.html
[HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}]
@=""
[HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}\InprocServer32]
@=""
Windows 11 Home x64 Version 23H2 (OS Build 22631.3527)
Portable XYplorer (actual version, including betas)
Everything 1.5.0.1373a (x64), Everything Toolbar 1.3.3, Listary Pro 6.3.0.77
Portable XYplorer (actual version, including betas)
Everything 1.5.0.1373a (x64), Everything Toolbar 1.3.3, Listary Pro 6.3.0.77
Re: MS Edge problem: fix with script?
Thank you so much! That’s much more than I even anticipated!!
GUIguy
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