Restrict pdf from opening in preview

i'm creating a pdf that has all sorts of interactive elements. i would like to find a way which wouldn't allow the user to open the pdf in preview. apparently, the pdf shows a watermark (necessary for copy right, but should only show up when printed) and the user can't type in it. so it would be nice if people just wouldn't have the choice. is this possible?

It's a user preference. They have to have PDF's set up to open in Reader or Acrobat.

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