How can I set Edge-browser as PDF-file previewer in Outlook Desktop?

Microsoft Edge is set as the default PDF-handler application in Windows 10 on my pc. However, in Outlook Desktop, when I click on PDF-files which are attached to a mail message, I get an error mes...

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Nuntius
Dec 07, 2021
Paul_VC

I wanted the same thing, not needing additional software for the pdf preview in outlook.
Wanting to use edge. However this seems not possible.
I've now found out that when you install Microsoft Power Toys you get a number of cool tools, including a pdf previewer that works in outlook. It is additional software, but at least you don't have to install a separate pdf viewer.

Nuntius

Copper Contributor

Dec 07, 2021

Paul_VC

I wanted the same thing, not needing additional software for the pdf preview in outlook.

Wanting to use edge. However this seems not possible.

I've now found out that when you install Microsoft Power Toys you get a number of cool tools, including a pdf previewer that works in outlook. It is additional software, but at least you don't have to install a separate pdf viewer.

Paul_VC

Iron Contributor

Dec 07, 2021

Thanks for this solution, it works well and it is free. Just what I needed.

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How can I set Edge-browser as PDF-file previewer in Outlook Desktop?

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