Why are my PDF files greyed out?

In both Acrobat Pro and Reader, change the Preferences > Internet so that “Display PDF in browser” and “Allow fast web view” are unchecked. Then in Reader’s Preferences > General, click Select Default PDF Handler and set it to “Reader”. If “Default PDF Handler” is greyed out, you need Admin rights.

How do I fix PDF Cannot be displayed?

Try resetting the display preference in your browser to clear up the viewing issue.

  1. In Reader or Acrobat, right-click the document window, and choose Page Display Preferences.
  2. From the list at left, select Internet.
  3. Deselect Display PDF in browser, and then click OK.
  4. Try to open the PDF again from the website.

How do I view restricted PDF?

Right-click the document in the browser and choose Document Properties. Click the Advanced tab. When Protected View is enabled, the status says Protected Mode: On. If you trust the PDF and where it came from, click Enable All Features.

How do I get PDFs to open in browser instead of Adobe?

Open Acrobat Reader and select Edit > Preferences. Click Internet in the left panel of the Preferences menu and then select Internet Settings. Select the Programs tab. Click Manage Add-Ons and choose Acrobat Reader in the list of add-ons.

How do I enable PDF in Chrome?

What to Know

  1. In the Chrome browser, select the three vertical dots in the upper-right corner.
  2. Choose Settings > Advanced > Privacy and security. Select Site Settings > PDF documents.
  3. Use the toggle switch next to Download PDF files instead of automatically opening them in Chrome to turn the feature on and off.

Why does my PDF not open in Chrome?

For Google Chrome Version 60 and above First, check if ‘Download PDF files instead of automatically opening them in Chrome’ is turned on in Chrome. When this is enabled, all PDF will be downloaded instead of view.

How do I open a PDF in Chrome?

How to Open PDF in Chrome

  1. Right-click on a PDF.
  2. Choose Open with > Google Chrome.
  3. If you don’t see Chrome, click ‘Other…’ and search for the program.
  4. Click ‘Open’ and that’s pretty much it.