Why are all my downloads turned into pdf files?

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Please enter the answer as a number, 1 through Please leave these fields as-is:. Sathish S V. Hello Aisling, This might be caused due to corrupted default file association on the computer.

Perform the following troubleshooting methods: Method 1: I would suggest you to set default file association and then check if this fixes the issue. Method 2: Perform System File Check to fix the corrupted system files and then check how it works. How satisfied are you with this reply?

Thanks for your feedback, it helps us improve the site. Hi, Did this work for you? In reply to JaniceHardin's post on December 8, Unfortunately it didn't work. I brought my laptop to a computer professional and he fixed it. He agreed it was due to a corrupt file. In reply to AislingMcCrudden's post on December 9, Had this problem when downloaded a file transferred via Skype, uninstalled adobe , Now back to normal. Second thing would be to open whatever application you use for opening.

Find the option for settings and preferences and make sure you make that the default application for opening. You could also navigate to a zip file, right click on it and select the open with option. When the open with menu opens, see if your default program from before appears there, if it doesn't appear click on the more programs and select it there.

The third option would be the easiest one. You can download the extension fixer for your zip files. There are several sites that offer this for download, the only thing you have to do is make sure to select your operating system:. For the XP zip extension fixer, the file is a. Navigate to folder where file was downloading and double click on it.

When notice pops up select yes and that should be it.