Chrome save pdf not open

A couple of months ago, I was able to open a pdf on Google Chrome without having to save it. Now for some reason, my settings have changed and it asks me to save the document first before opening it. I am forever saving pdfs to my desktop to view a pdf then deleting the pdf afterwards.

To change the name of a PDF file you want to download, right-click the download link and select Save As. However, downloading a PDF is still possible. By default, Google Chrome opens a PDF file in the browser window instead of saving it to the downloads folder.

When trying to figure out what the problem is I read something about Adobe and Edge not being compatible. If you want to change the default program when opening your PDF files, you may need to follow the steps below:. Was this reply helpful? Yes No. Sorry this didn't help. Thanks for your feedback. Before changing the default app I want to double check with you that changing the default program will stop a PDF from opening as a webpage.

What app am I supposed to change it to so that the PDF does not open as a webpage? The options are Edge, Adobe and choose and look for an app in the app store. Threats include any threat of suicide, violence, or harm to another. Any content of an adult theme or inappropriate to a community web site. Any image, link, or discussion of nudity. Any behavior that is insulting, rude, vulgar, desecrating, or showing disrespect. Any behavior that appears to violate End user license agreements, including providing product keys or links to pirated software.

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