PDF documents opening in Word

Hello,

I am having an issue with PDF documents opening in Word. I know this is a so called "feature" however I find it incredibly irritating. When I receive a PDF document in an email or online, it pops up with a screen saying "word will now convert your PDF into an editable word document. This may take a while." at the bottom of the message there is no "no" button, just OK, cancel or help. When opening reports or certificates everything is formatted incorrectly and in the wrong place. My question is:

Is there a way to change the default setting so that PDF documents open in a PDF viewer (Adobe reader for example)? Im sure there is a fantastic hidden benefit in having it in Word, however I am more than happy to stick with PDF documents opening as PDF files.

Thankyou in advance :)

Answer
Answer

See http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/choose-programs-windows-uses-default or (a little better) http://acer-au.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/32101/~/set-default-programs-in-windows-8.1.

Alternatively, in Windows Explorer, right-click on a PDF and choose Open With > Choose Program and select Adobe Reader, making sure to check the box for "Always use this program to open files of this type."

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