How do I Make Acrobat the default for PDF Files

I have been using Acrobat 6 in my Mac for quite a few years. And I would like to have Acrobat open automatically when I open a PDF file but Adobe Reader opens.
How do I make Acrobat the default program when opening a PDF file?

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how do you make ps6 the default program

I will let you know if works. Thanks    BobC
Date: Fri, 27 Sep 2013 11:17:43 -0700
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Since some time (probably after I installed Mavericks) pdf-files are by default opened
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and indicate that Acrobat should be the default reader for pdf-files.
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Where is this setting saved?
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