Windows 10: Why are my OneNote files being saved as PDFS on OneDrive which cannot be opened by Adobe...

When cleaning up my external hard drive I noticed many many OneNote files that are being saved as PDFs. Adobe Reader cannot open them and gives an error saying "cannot open file type." So I tried to change the file type associated with OneNote only to discover there are two OneNote apps: OneNote and One Note for Windows 10. Can anyone suggest what to do to make Windows save the files so they can be opened? Thank you

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Windows Search bar opens OneDrive-located PDFs in the browser instead that in Adobe Reader.

Dear all,

I have a very frustrating issue on Windows 11 (latest build and previous ones). Some premises:

• I have OneDrive installed on my PC and I work on files saved there;
  
• Adobe Reader is the default app to open PDFs;
  
• Adobe Reader actually opens PDFs when they're launched from Windows Explorer and It also does so if the folder I'm exploring is a OneDrive one.
  

Unfortunately, when I use the Windows Search bar to look up for PDFs saved on OneDrive (literally the same that I mentioned before), they open in EDGE.

There is no option to open in Adobe Reader, nor is possible to right click on the search result.

If screenshots are needed, please ask.

Thank you in advance.

 

Trouble Opening PDF's

Hi Parker,



Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community. We will assist you in resolving the issue.



Before assisting further, I would like to ask you few questions:

• Does the issue persist in Edge browser?
• Do you get similar error when you open the PDF file in Adobe reader?

Check if you are facing similar issue in Edge browser.



Step 1: Open PDF file in Adobe reader and check if you are facing similar issue.



To open PDF file directly from Adobe reader, follow the steps below:

• Open Adobe application and click on Edit.
• Click on Preferences and select Internet.
• Uncheck Display PDF in Browser option and check if you are able to open the PDF file without getting the error code.

Step 2: If you are able to open PDF file in Adobe reader, I suggest you to
Turn off Internet Explorer,
enable it again and check if the issue is resolved.



For further assistance, I suggest you to post your query in Adobe support forum.

https://forums.adobe.com/community/adobe_reader_forums



Thank you.

 

All files are saving as PDF

Hello Microsoft Community!

I am having an issue that just started today, very strange and annoying. All of my files are saving in PDF format, no matter the original program or the "Save As" selection. It is still showing up in the file explorer as a PDF. Below are a few steps that I have taken to attempt to resolve the issue. If anyone has any suggestion or insight that may be helpful, I am all ears. Thank you!

• Attempted conversion from the original program and also Adobe - no luck with this.
  
• Attempted to save the file in a different location, both cloud and local. No resolve.
  
• Ran anti-virus to check for anything harmful. Clean scan.
  
• Ran SFC to check for corrupt files. Scan located and repaired files.
  
• Went into the default program settings. No changes were need there.
  
• My pc and all programs are up to date.
  
  Again, any help or suggestion is helpful.
  
  Thank you kindly!