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WPS Office installs and changes default PDF viewer to itself without admin privileges on Windows

Tomica70 20 Reputation points
2023-02-06T10:29:46.75+00:00

How is it possible that WPS Office installs itself in Windows by clicking an online link without any elevation (no administrator privileges), and changes default viewer for .pdf files?
Also it cannot be installed WITHOUT elevation. Why?

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  1. Limitless Technology 44,431 Reputation points
    2023-02-06T15:59:00.34+00:00

    Hello there,

    While installing checks if you are clicking make this as default option.

    Go to Settings, Apps, Default apps, at the bottom of the list click on Choose default apps by file type.

    Scroll down to .pdf and set the default to Microsoft Edge.

    Now check if it is getting changed again.

    Hope this resolves your Query !!

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  2. M.Masud Rana 0 Reputation points
    2023-12-03T09:47:12.52+00:00

    How is it possible that WPS Office installs itself in Windows without any elevation (no administrator privileges)?
    Also it cannot be installed WITHOUT elevation. Why?

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