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djohnsonASE
Copper Contributor
Sep 23, 2023

New Outlook - Unable to change "Always Open with System Viewer" setting

Hello,

 

When I first downloaded a pdf attachment in the New Outlook, I accidentally clicked the option to "Always Open with System Viewer". However, after a very exhaustive search, I cannot find a way to change this setting back - neither in settings or in the attachment download drop-down menu. I would like to be able to download pdf attachments without automatically opening them. Anyone know how I can clear or reverse this setting? This issue is quite annoying as it often opens a new instance of my default pdf app every time I download a pdf attachment. A setting similar to the option in Microsoft Edge under Download settings (see screenshot below) would be great, but I'm open to any/all suggestions, even modifying the registry if I have to.

 

 

Thanks in advance!

  • ryshultz's avatar
    ryshultz
    Copper Contributor

    Jumping on this because I as well have this issue.  It's driving me crazy and I'm going to have to go back to the old outlook if this doesn't get resolved.

    • Juney00's avatar
      Juney00
      Copper Contributor

      ryshultz do you know how to revert back to old Outlook?  Anyone?  It gave me the opportunity to change, and then told me it doesn't support my server!  (BTinternet)

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