Why do pdf downloads go to my desktop

However, please let us know: What happens when you try to download a PDF file? To do this, Close all Edge Browser windows. Once logged in check if the same issue persists. Let us know the results. How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. Related Forum Internet Explorer. A subscription to make the most of your time.

Try one month free. This site in other languages x. To have PDF files open in the browser again, repeat these steps and select the Preview in Firefox option or Use other option to choose another program. By default, Opera opens a PDF file in the browser window instead of saving it to the downloads folder. To change how Opera treats PDF files in the browser, follow the steps below.

Tip To have PDF files open in the browser again, repeat these steps and select the Preview in Firefox option or Use other option to choose another program. Details required :. Cancel Submit. Sathish S V. Hello Aisling, This might be caused due to corrupted default file association on the computer. Perform the following troubleshooting methods: Method 1: I would suggest you to set default file association and then check if this fixes the issue.

Method 2: Perform System File Check to fix the corrupted system files and then check how it works. How satisfied are you with this reply? Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. Hi, Did this work for you?

In reply to JaniceHardin's post on December 8, Unfortunately it didn't work. I brought my laptop to a computer professional and he fixed it. He agreed it was due to a corrupt file.