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Add an open with option when right clicking a pdf (or other file)

Anonymous
2020-09-07T17:23:41+00:00

Hi,

I've got a slightly annoying problem that I can't get around.

I'd like to add Word to the 'open with' menu when I right click on a .pdf file in File Explorer.

I don't want Word to be the default program to open pdf files, but I'd like it to be an option in the open with menu, as I use Adobe Reader most of the time, but sometimes I need to convert the pdf to Word to edit. At the moment, I have to always choose Word from a list of all the programs on the computer via open with, 'choose another app', then 'more apps' and choose Word.

I have tried make Word the default and then making Adobe Reader default again, but that doesn't solve the problem.

Thanks!

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-09-08T08:45:42+00:00

    That seems unusual. However, I found a workaround that can function the same way as Open with. That's including Word app in Send to list.

    If it's okay with you, here's how:

    1. Click start then locate Word app
    2. Right-click > More > Open file location
    3. Copy the shortcut file
    4. Press Windows key + R then enter this:

    shell:sendto

    1. Paste the Word app shortcut in that folder

    Now, when you right-click on a PDF file, just hover on Send to and you'll find the Word app on the list. It should function the same way as Open with

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-09-07T19:28:19+00:00

    Check your Registry if it is missing the Word app in Open With list.

    1. Press Windows key + R
    2. Enter regedit
    3. Input admin credentials if prompted
    4. Navigate to the path in the image below and check if there's a string value with WINWORD.EXE

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-09-07T17:56:38+00:00

    My problem is that Word doesn't appear in that list, I always have to go to choose another app.

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-09-07T17:33:41+00:00

    Hi Greg, I am Paulo. I'm an Independent Advisor and an individual like you inclined to help.

    You can right-click on a PDF file > Open with > Choose another app. Select Word but don't put a check on "Always use this app to open pdf files". This way, the Word app should be available on your 'Open with' list like in the image below

    I hope this helps.

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  5. Anonymous
    2020-09-08T08:24:37+00:00

    Yes, it is in the list in the registry, but instead of those programmes,

    I get the list in the second image.

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