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How do I open pdf files as the installed Reader is now defunct?
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No this is the Microsoft way of saying "So long Suckers" to those that purchased a Windows RT 8.1 tablet. The reader was automatically removed from my device with no prior notification. The Windows store does not provide a replacement. Even though the Reader app is still listed there it does not install. Microsoft has lost me as a customer.
no installed update seems to have covered this.
What is your problem? Did you look in the Store?
Why do you say "Reader is now defunct"? FWIW I just checked with the Store and Reader is still there. In my case it says "This app is installed on this PC." Further under Choose default apps by file type .pdf is there associated to Reader.
HTH
Robert Aldwinckle
I don't have an "RT" device anymore.... but I would assume there'd be an alternative available from the Microsoft Store?
Install one.
Foxit Reader
http://www.foxitsoftware.com/Secure_PDF_Reader/
Google Chrome will be offered during the download. Just uncheck the box when you see it.
