PDF links in Windows 8 Give Message "do you mean to switch apps"

When viewing a pdf in Windows 8 that has links, a click on the links pops up a message "do you mean to switch apps?" which you have to address before you can goto the URL.
Is there any way to prevent this message from coming up?

Pat
Thank you for responding. I have recreated the error, but cannot figure out how to use Snipping Tool to get screenshot of a Windows 8 panel. Have the tool placed in the tool bar, but tool bar not accessible on the PDF display. Any suggestions?
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