Thatsdoctorconsuelatoyou
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Me: I can't get PDF files to open in my email anymore
IT: what browser are you using?
Me: Chrome
IT: I recommend you use Internet Explorer for all internal applications
Me: Oh! You know what, never mind! Thank you very much for your time.
ILikeFishSticksInMyMouth
Applying policy to thousands of PCs is easier with IE. Chrome has good templates though so we started supporting it too.
monkeyheaven
Sometimes applications only work on certain browsers...so your IT may be forced to use IE. Unfortunately :(
aufkurs
I love that my company embraces Chrome.
MidnightCaelum
They're not really IT.
abone2515
As an IT guy... Your admins are probably forced to use Windows IIS serves and Microsoft exchange so IE will work better for internal stuff.
Thatsdoctorconsuelatoyou
But I hate it sooo much! Their solution to the problem was "IE or Outlook" both of which make me want to rip my eyeballs from their sockets.
NewWorldMan
It's because we just don't want to fix it
iidky
Open Chrome Settings. Scroll down and click 'Show Advanced Settings'. Click the 'Content Settings' button. Scroll to the bottom and check
iidky
Open PDF files in Default viewer. Make sure you default viewer is set in the OS to whatever you prefer (Adobe Reader, etc) . You shouldn't
iidky
need elevated rights to do any of this, but it depends on how locked down your system is.
Thatsdoctorconsuelatoyou
Tried this. And I got so close! I updated plugins a while back and I think that's where the trouble started. I don't have authority to
Thatsdoctorconsuelatoyou
Change the adobe plugin run policy
iidky
That sucks. Your IT people should be able to do it without any problems. Takes all of two minutes to do.