PDF files open in MS word why?

When I download a PDF file it opens in MS office word and is unreadable, how do I correct this? HP computer using PC and Wi9ndows 7

Hi John,
I will recommend you to right click on the downloaded file select Properties & check the file extension, make sure its a .pdf file.
If its a .pdf file, please right click on the pdf file & choose 'Open With' then select 'Choose default program'.
Now browse the program Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader & select it, also make sure that 'Always use the selected program to open this kind of file' is checked.
Click OK to confirm the changes.
Let me know if you still experience any issue.
Regards,
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