Cannot open pdf files in Outlook 2007

[RSax]

When I try to open pdf files in Outlook 2007 it launches Word 2007 instead of
Adobe Acrobat. I tried reinstalling Acrobat. No luck. I copied the pdf to
my desktop and it opened fine with Acrobat. What happened to my Outlook
2007. It was working just fine last week.

 

[Roady [MVP]]

Outlook doesn't control this but Windows. Verify your default handler for
pdf-file in Windows.
Assuming Windows XP;
Control Panel-> Folder Options-> tab File Types-> select PDF-> button
Restore

 

[MAtkinson]

I have the exact same problem, but I have Outlook 2007 and Windows Vista Home
Premium SP1. Can somebody help? I have downloaded Acrobat Reader 9, but it
does not open in Outlook. I need a solution for Windows Vista, please.
Thanks!

 

[Brian Tillman [MVP - Outlook]]

I have the exact same problem, but I have Outlook 2007 and Windows Vista Home
Premium SP1. Can somebody help? I have downloaded Acrobat Reader 9, but it
does not open in Outlook. I need a solution for Windows Vista, please.

Try starting Word once with the /r command switch to reregister the Word
document types. Click Start and in the Search field, enter

winword.exe /r

Be sure to include the space. Press Enter. If that doesn't help, start
Acrobat Reader and click Help>Repair Adobe Reader Installation.