How do I get reader 6.0 to open files in preference to acrobat 4.0

[steve_m_robinson@adobeforums.com]

I have a full version of Acrobat 4.0 reader and writer but have installed reader 6.0 and whenever double click a pdf file acrobat 4.0 reads it, no reader 6.0. I need to keep the writer in 4.0 so can't uninstall it, is there a way I can get 6.0 to read the files in this case?

[Tim_Murray@adobeforums.com]

That's a function of the operating system, not Acrobat. Change it in your OS.

[W_T_Allen@adobeforums.com]

There are 2 associations: The windows file association and the IE data handler.

For the former, right-click, sleect "Open with," and "Choose Program." Select Reader and make sure the "Always use this" box is checked.

For handling web files via IE with Reader, you'll need to find a registry hack that allows this. The program is set up to always use the full version of Acrobat if you have it installed.