Adobe as default in case of PDF file

Even though Adobe Reader XI is installed on my laptop PDF file is openned by Word in word format. What should I do to achive that pdf files is openned by Adobe, word file is openned by Word as default?

Hi attila001,
It sounds like the .pdf filename extension was somehow associated with Word, rather than Acrobat (although Word can't open PDF files, so it doesn't seem right that Word is opening PDF files in Word format).
Try this (assuming you're using Windows):
To make Adobe Reader the default viewer for viewing PDF files, follow these steps:
Right-click a PDF file.
From the menu that appears, choose Open With > Choose Program.
Browse and select Adobe Reader from the available programs.
Select "Always use the selected program to open this kind of file" and press OK.
The default PDF viewer should change for you. If you need further assistance in this regard, browser to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307859.
Let me know if this helps.
Best,
Sara

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