AlwaysOpenPdfExternally

Always Open PDF files externally

Supported on:

  • Chrome (Windows) since version 55

Description:

Setting the policy to Enabled turns the internal PDF viewer off in Samsung Browser, treats PDF files as a download, and lets users open PDFs with the default application.

Setting the policy to Disabled means that unless users turns off the PDF plugin, it will open PDF files.

If you set the policy, users can't change it in Samsung Browser. If not set, users can choose whether to open PDF externally or not.

true = Always open PDF files using an external PDF viewer
false = Always open PDF files using the internal PDF viewer
not set = Allow the user to decide

Supported features:

  • Applied to browser without restart. Note that some ongoing tasks may not be affected.
  • Applied at Samsung Browser profile level.
  • Can be recommended: Yes

Data type:

Boolean
Windows:REG_DWORD

Windows registry location:

Software\Policies\Samsung\Internet\AlwaysOpenPdfExternally

Example value:

0x00000001

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