open PDF file scrambled using Edge browser

Question

Hi team,

Anyone know possible setting I can try to avoid PDF scrambled opened by Microsoft Edge browser? Others open the PDF file no problem using browser but I see it scrambled.

Thank you very much!

Green.

Answer 1

Hi Green. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, specializing in Installation, Performance, Troubleshooting and Activation, here to help you.

You can set your preferred PDF reader in Settings > Apps > Default Apps > Choose Default app by file type > PDF.

If you want to use Edge for PDF Reader then I'll give you everything possible to fix Edge so something should work:

1. If possible back up your Favorites first in Edge Hub (three dots top right of browser) > Favorites > Manage Favorites > Export to file: https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/143983-how-...

If you can't open Edge but another browser will open, then go into it's Settings to try to "Import from another Browser" your Edge Favorites so they are at least backed up.

2. You can reset new Edge in Edge Settings > Reset Settings.
3. If you can't open Edge or if the Edge Reset doesn't work then go into Windows Settings > Apps > Apps & Features > Microsoft Edge > Modify > Repair.
4. If those don't help then try reinstalling Edge over itself from official download here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge
5. If none of those repairs help try the additional repairs here:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-e...

https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/common-...

https://www.windowscentral.com/five-ways-fix-co...

https://techgenix.com/problems-with-edge-browser/

6. Next run System File Checker and DISM from Step 10 in this checklist:

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki...

7. If nothing else works then do a Repair Install, by installing Media Creation Tool, open tool and choose to Upgrade Now. This reinstalls Windows while keeping files, programs and most settings in place, is the most stable method to advance to the latest version, and solves most problems. Tutorial here: https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/fix-windows...

If you want to report this to Edge Developers you can choose the Edge Hub (three dots to right of URL address bar) then Help & Feedback, then Feedback form to fill out. They will not even see it here, as this is a tech forums where mostly volunteers try to help others with their problems.

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