Open links to PDF files internally in Edge

ChenaeF
Copper Contributor
Jul 14, 2021
It has been over a year. And the problem still exists. I open a pdf to view and it goes into the downloads. No matter how I change the setting. Very frustrating to go in and delete 20+ pdf files when they just needs to be viewed and printed, not saved.
- Raidennnn
  Brass Contributor
  May 22, 2023
  Hi ChenaeF, I would like to Bump this thread, as I have the exact same issue with Edge Browser, but with Windows Holographic build on the HoloLens 2.
  
  Scenario: I am trying to open a PDF within the Edge web browser, and then have the browser navigate to Page 2 of the PDF: https://website.com/example.pdf#page=2
  
  In Windows Holographic (HoloLens 2), the Edge browser opens the link and then immediately downloads the .pdf file (instead of opening internally, and redirecting to page 2 with "#page=2").
  
  I have already configured the Edge Browser setting, "Always open PDF files externally" to Disabled.
  
  The PDF still downloads, and then I still need to click, "Open File", and then I still need to (manually) navigate to Page 2 of the .PDF 😞
  
  A separate (but similar) issue is that I cannot set Edge as my Default PDF Viewer in Windows Holographic. The Edge Browser asks, "Set Microsoft Edge as the default application for reading PDF files? (Set as default)." -> But then when I click the button, it says, "Microsoft Edge couldn't be set as your default PDF reader. (Learn more)" and does not give me any ways to fix this issue. I have submitted a Feedback Hub request for this issue at: https://aka.ms/AAkwp7b and hopefully this issue can finally get some attention.
  
  Thanks!
- RNalivaika
  Iron Contributor
  Aug 02, 2021
  I can also confirm the issue has not been resolved yet.

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