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Windows Reader App on Server 2012 is not installed but .pdf association is declared

Answered Windows Reader App on Server 2012 is not installed but .pdf association is declared

  • Monday, October 08, 2012 7:57 AM
     
     
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    Hi,

    On Windows Server 2012 there's a file association for ".pdf" with a registry entry in HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT, however when we try to open a ".pdf" file a message explains: "Windows can't open this type of file (.pdf) Try to find an App...". It looks like a bug, if the Windows Reader App isn't installed we should not have a ".pdf" file association?

    Thanks.

    Olivier

     

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  • Tuesday, October 09, 2012 5:54 AM
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    Hi,

    The file association for ".pdf" just lista common registry entry in register editor. The .pdf file could be opened or not depends on the program installed on your server NOT just only the registry entry association.

    Just like you mentioned, you could open the .pdf file with a program on your PC or Try to find an App in Windows Store.

    Regards,

    James

    James Xiong

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