To stop PDFs from automatically opening after they are downloaded, update the following setting in Adobe Acrobat:
- Select the menu in the top-right corner of Adobe Acrobat.
- Select Preferences near the bottom of the menu.
- Alternatively, press Ctrl + K to open Preferences quickly.
- Make sure Always open PDFs downloaded from other apps is turned off.
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Once this setting is turned off, PDFs downloaded from emails or a browser will no longer open automatically.
If you have any questions or run into any issues, please contact us at help@solutions4it.co.uk or call 01384 413434.

