PDF Files Not Opening in Microsoft Edge Browser (Easy Fix)
0PDF Files Not Opening in Microsoft Edge Browser (Easy Fix)
Does Microsoft Edge display the "Couldn't open PDF" error when you try to open a PDF file? This might happen because your browser has accumulated a lot of cache data, incorrect browser settings, or another PDF viewer is obstructing Microsoft Edge.
Is Microsoft Edge not opening PDF Files? Microsoft Edge (Chromium) acts as a default PDF viewer in Windows 11 and Windows 10 but it can sometimes, face issues while launching a PDF file or viewing an internet link that has a downloadable PDF file. For example, it can throw an error saying “Couldn’t open PDF in Edge, Something’s keeping this PDF from the opening”. When this occurs, you can try the following troubleshooting steps to fix the issue.
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Like most popular browsers, Microsoft Edge also comes with built-in PDF tools that allow Windows users to access PDF files without using third-party software. But, several users reported receiving the Something’s keeping this PDF from opening error.
Receiving PDF attachments with emails is common these days. However, when the users try to open the PDF attachment, they noticed that the Edge browser would simply crash or freeze. Once this happens, the users won’t be able to do change the tabs or take any action.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.