Changing the default PDF viewer for my browser
This FAQ contains instructions for changing the PDF viewer on the following browsers :
Chrome
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In the Chrome address bar, type chrome://plugins
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Disable Chrome PDF Viewer.
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Enable the Adobe Acrobat/ Adobe Reader plugin
Firefox
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At the top of the Firefox window, click on the Firefox button and then select Options
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Select the Applications panel.
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Find Portable Document Format (PDF) in the list and click on it to select it.
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Click on the drop-down arrow in the Action column for the above entry and select the PDF viewer you wish to use.
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Click OK to close the Options window
Internet Explorer
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Open Internet Explorer, and choose Tools > Manage Add-ons.
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Under Add-on Types, select Toolbars And Extensions.
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In the Show menu, select All Add-ons.
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In the list of add-ons, select Adobe PDF Reader.
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Click the Enable or Disable button (it toggles depending on the status of the selected add-on)
Apple Safari
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In the Finder, select a PDF, and choose File > Get Info.
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Click the arrow next to Open With to expose the product menu.
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Choose either Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader from the application menu.
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Click the Change All button.
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When asked if you want to change all similar documents, click Continue.