Keep using Microsoft Reader after it has been discontinued
As of today (16/02/2018) Microsoft has apparently discontinued the Microsoft Reader app. Per this article
After updating to the latest version of the Reader App, users will be getting a notification when launching the application informing them about the app being discontinued or pulled in February 2018.
The app will not be usable beyond the above mentioned date and the users are hence advised to use the Microsoft Edge Browser for reading PDF, Windows XPS Viewer for XPS and Windows Photos for TIFF files.
In my opinion it is the best PDF Reader out there (For Double Click on PDF -> Just load it as fast as possible without any bells and whistles).
My question is whether there is a way to keep it running by overriding whatever is going on that prevents it from running?
In addition, any way to keep its installation to make it run on future installation of Windows I will have just like you can keep APK in Andorid?
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edited Feb 16 '18 at 15:22
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As of today (16/02/2018) Microsoft has apparently discontinued the Microsoft Reader app. Per this article
After updating to the latest version of the Reader App, users will be getting a notification when launching the application informing them about the app being discontinued or pulled in February 2018.
The app will not be usable beyond the above mentioned date and the users are hence advised to use the Microsoft Edge Browser for reading PDF, Windows XPS Viewer for XPS and Windows Photos for TIFF files.
In my opinion it is the best PDF Reader out there (For Double Click on PDF -> Just load it as fast as possible without any bells and whistles).
My question is whether there is a way to keep it running by overriding whatever is going on that prevents it from running?
In addition, any way to keep its installation to make it run on future installation of Windows I will have just like you can keep APK in Andorid?
windows windows-10 windows-store-app pdf-reader windows-store
edited Feb 16 '18 at 15:22
Mokubai♦
57.8k16139157
asked Feb 16 '18 at 15:03
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Another source for the announcement/removal: onmsft.com/news/…
– Mokubai♦
Feb 16 '18 at 15:24
Not that this has anything directly to do with Microsoft Reader, but if you choose to try another PDF reader, for simplicity, speed and no bells/whistles/just double click to open, SumatraPDF deserves a hard look.
– Anaksunaman
Feb 17 '18 at 9:50
@Anaksunaman, I'm using Sumatra PDF for years (Sumatra PDF Portable). Yet still as my default PDF reader I prefer MS Reader. Thank You.
– Royi
Feb 17 '18 at 10:03
add a comment |
As of today (16/02/2018) Microsoft has apparently discontinued the Microsoft Reader app. Per this article
After updating to the latest version of the Reader App, users will be getting a notification when launching the application informing them about the app being discontinued or pulled in February 2018.
The app will not be usable beyond the above mentioned date and the users are hence advised to use the Microsoft Edge Browser for reading PDF, Windows XPS Viewer for XPS and Windows Photos for TIFF files.
In my opinion it is the best PDF Reader out there (For Double Click on PDF -> Just load it as fast as possible without any bells and whistles).
My question is whether there is a way to keep it running by overriding whatever is going on that prevents it from running?
In addition, any way to keep its installation to make it run on future installation of Windows I will have just like you can keep APK in Andorid?
windows windows-10 windows-store-app pdf-reader windows-store
edited Feb 16 '18 at 15:22
Mokubai♦
57.8k16139157
asked Feb 16 '18 at 15:03
RoyiRoyi
1811215
As of today (16/02/2018) Microsoft has apparently discontinued the Microsoft Reader app. Per this article
After updating to the latest version of the Reader App, users will be getting a notification when launching the application informing them about the app being discontinued or pulled in February 2018.
The app will not be usable beyond the above mentioned date and the users are hence advised to use the Microsoft Edge Browser for reading PDF, Windows XPS Viewer for XPS and Windows Photos for TIFF files.
In my opinion it is the best PDF Reader out there (For Double Click on PDF -> Just load it as fast as possible without any bells and whistles).
My question is whether there is a way to keep it running by overriding whatever is going on that prevents it from running?
In addition, any way to keep its installation to make it run on future installation of Windows I will have just like you can keep APK in Andorid?
windows windows-10 windows-store-app pdf-reader windows-store
windows windows-10 windows-store-app pdf-reader windows-store
edited Feb 16 '18 at 15:22
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asked Feb 16 '18 at 15:03
RoyiRoyi
1811215
edited Feb 16 '18 at 15:22
Mokubai♦
57.8k16139157
asked Feb 16 '18 at 15:03
RoyiRoyi
1811215
edited Feb 16 '18 at 15:22
Mokubai♦
57.8k16139157
edited Feb 16 '18 at 15:22
Mokubai♦
57.8k16139157
edited Feb 16 '18 at 15:22
Mokubai♦
57.8k16139157
57.8k16139157
asked Feb 16 '18 at 15:03
RoyiRoyi
1811215
asked Feb 16 '18 at 15:03
RoyiRoyi
1811215
asked Feb 16 '18 at 15:03
RoyiRoyi
1811215
1811215
Another source for the announcement/removal: onmsft.com/news/…
– Mokubai♦
Feb 16 '18 at 15:24
Not that this has anything directly to do with Microsoft Reader, but if you choose to try another PDF reader, for simplicity, speed and no bells/whistles/just double click to open, SumatraPDF deserves a hard look.
– Anaksunaman
Feb 17 '18 at 9:50
@Anaksunaman, I'm using Sumatra PDF for years (Sumatra PDF Portable). Yet still as my default PDF reader I prefer MS Reader. Thank You.
– Royi
Feb 17 '18 at 10:03
add a comment |
Another source for the announcement/removal: onmsft.com/news/…
– Mokubai♦
Feb 16 '18 at 15:24
Not that this has anything directly to do with Microsoft Reader, but if you choose to try another PDF reader, for simplicity, speed and no bells/whistles/just double click to open, SumatraPDF deserves a hard look.
– Anaksunaman
Feb 17 '18 at 9:50
@Anaksunaman, I'm using Sumatra PDF for years (Sumatra PDF Portable). Yet still as my default PDF reader I prefer MS Reader. Thank You.
– Royi
Feb 17 '18 at 10:03
Another source for the announcement/removal: onmsft.com/news/…
– Mokubai♦
Feb 16 '18 at 15:24
Another source for the announcement/removal: onmsft.com/news/…
– Mokubai♦
Feb 16 '18 at 15:24
Not that this has anything directly to do with Microsoft Reader, but if you choose to try another PDF reader, for simplicity, speed and no bells/whistles/just double click to open, SumatraPDF deserves a hard look.
– Anaksunaman
Feb 17 '18 at 9:50
Not that this has anything directly to do with Microsoft Reader, but if you choose to try another PDF reader, for simplicity, speed and no bells/whistles/just double click to open, SumatraPDF deserves a hard look.
– Anaksunaman
Feb 17 '18 at 9:50
@Anaksunaman, I'm using Sumatra PDF for years (Sumatra PDF Portable). Yet still as my default PDF reader I prefer MS Reader. Thank You.
– Royi
Feb 17 '18 at 10:03
@Anaksunaman, I'm using Sumatra PDF for years (Sumatra PDF Portable). Yet still as my default PDF reader I prefer MS Reader. Thank You.
– Royi
Feb 17 '18 at 10:03
add a comment |
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In the update from 15th January 2018 Microsoft made the app unusable. It is only a stub to show to open PDFs om Edge.
To go back to a working version, disable the automatic update of store apps in the Microsoft Store settings as shown in the picture:
Uninstall the reader app on your device, now activate the option to sideload appx file
Open Settings.
Click
Update & Security>For developers.On Use developer features, select Sideload apps.
Now download the Microsoft.Reader_2017.209.2029.4759_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe.AppxBundle from one of the mirrors 1|2 (last version that I have, I'm not sure if this is last version before the update)
and make a double click on it to install it via the App Installer.
Now don't update the Reader app any longer in Microsoft store (but update the other apps on your own to get improvements for all other apps) to keep this working version of the Reader app.
answered Feb 16 '18 at 15:29
magicandre1981magicandre1981
81.9k20126204
Not only is this illegal, this is a security risk to turn off automatic updates of store apps.
– Allen Howard
Feb 16 '18 at 15:35
@AllenHoward troll somewhere else. You can still manually update other apps. *facepalm *
– magicandre1981
Feb 16 '18 at 15:36
Sure you can, but in terms of best practice security this is a security risk. Why does Microsoft force updates on Windows 10? Because people don't update manually.
– Allen Howard
Feb 16 '18 at 15:37
eh, you're a trusted user we're familiar with but sticking a random file on dropbox kind of means the person downloading it needs to trust you, and
– Journeyman Geek♦
Feb 17 '18 at 11:30
@JourneymanGeek open properties of the appx and look at the signature tab 🙄🤦♂️
– magicandre1981
Feb 17 '18 at 17:20
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No, there is no legitimate way to continue using the application. Microsoft has always said that any of the "Modern"/Universal apps could disappear from the app store at any time.
Windows is also tricky in side-loading apps, although it is possible with developer options. That being said, since this is a Microsoft application, I doubt you'd be able to find the package for it anywhere to install it.
answered Feb 16 '18 at 15:27
Allen HowardAllen Howard
567111
I still had an old package and posted it
– magicandre1981
Feb 16 '18 at 15:29
1
@magicandre1981, be careful with that-- you are now illegally distributing Microsoft applications/code.
– Allen Howard
Feb 16 '18 at 15:30
I really don't see why they do it like that. Stop adding features, but why make the application unusable. I thought they would do what they did with Pain.
– Royi
Feb 16 '18 at 16:33
2
They want everyone to use Edge, that's why. It's unfortunate, but Microsoft does what Microsoft wants to do. Also, any known security vulnerabilities won't be patched, so that's an issue, as well.
– Allen Howard
Feb 16 '18 at 16:56
@Royi - They determined work required to keep the program updated (i.e. security updates) wasn't worth the responsibility of keeping it functional. Same reasons TrueCrypt developers took the last version that could encrypt down, and only provided a version, that could decrypt.
– Ramhound
Feb 19 '18 at 16:26
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In the update from 15th January 2018 Microsoft made the app unusable. It is only a stub to show to open PDFs om Edge.
To go back to a working version, disable the automatic update of store apps in the Microsoft Store settings as shown in the picture:
Uninstall the reader app on your device, now activate the option to sideload appx file
Open Settings.
Click
Update & Security>For developers.On Use developer features, select Sideload apps.
Now download the Microsoft.Reader_2017.209.2029.4759_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe.AppxBundle from one of the mirrors 1|2 (last version that I have, I'm not sure if this is last version before the update)
and make a double click on it to install it via the App Installer.
Now don't update the Reader app any longer in Microsoft store (but update the other apps on your own to get improvements for all other apps) to keep this working version of the Reader app.
answered Feb 16 '18 at 15:29
magicandre1981magicandre1981
81.9k20126204
Not only is this illegal, this is a security risk to turn off automatic updates of store apps.
– Allen Howard
Feb 16 '18 at 15:35
@AllenHoward troll somewhere else. You can still manually update other apps. *facepalm *
– magicandre1981
Feb 16 '18 at 15:36
Sure you can, but in terms of best practice security this is a security risk. Why does Microsoft force updates on Windows 10? Because people don't update manually.
– Allen Howard
Feb 16 '18 at 15:37
eh, you're a trusted user we're familiar with but sticking a random file on dropbox kind of means the person downloading it needs to trust you, and
– Journeyman Geek♦
Feb 17 '18 at 11:30
@JourneymanGeek open properties of the appx and look at the signature tab 🙄🤦♂️
– magicandre1981
Feb 17 '18 at 17:20
|
show 1 more comment
In the update from 15th January 2018 Microsoft made the app unusable. It is only a stub to show to open PDFs om Edge.
To go back to a working version, disable the automatic update of store apps in the Microsoft Store settings as shown in the picture:
Uninstall the reader app on your device, now activate the option to sideload appx file
Open Settings.
Click
Update & Security>For developers.On Use developer features, select Sideload apps.
Now download the Microsoft.Reader_2017.209.2029.4759_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe.AppxBundle from one of the mirrors 1|2 (last version that I have, I'm not sure if this is last version before the update)
and make a double click on it to install it via the App Installer.
Now don't update the Reader app any longer in Microsoft store (but update the other apps on your own to get improvements for all other apps) to keep this working version of the Reader app.
answered Feb 16 '18 at 15:29
magicandre1981magicandre1981
81.9k20126204
Not only is this illegal, this is a security risk to turn off automatic updates of store apps.
– Allen Howard
Feb 16 '18 at 15:35
@AllenHoward troll somewhere else. You can still manually update other apps. *facepalm *
– magicandre1981
Feb 16 '18 at 15:36
Sure you can, but in terms of best practice security this is a security risk. Why does Microsoft force updates on Windows 10? Because people don't update manually.
– Allen Howard
Feb 16 '18 at 15:37
eh, you're a trusted user we're familiar with but sticking a random file on dropbox kind of means the person downloading it needs to trust you, and
– Journeyman Geek♦
Feb 17 '18 at 11:30
@JourneymanGeek open properties of the appx and look at the signature tab 🙄🤦♂️
– magicandre1981
Feb 17 '18 at 17:20
|
show 1 more comment
In the update from 15th January 2018 Microsoft made the app unusable. It is only a stub to show to open PDFs om Edge.
To go back to a working version, disable the automatic update of store apps in the Microsoft Store settings as shown in the picture:
Uninstall the reader app on your device, now activate the option to sideload appx file
Open Settings.
Click
Update & Security>For developers.On Use developer features, select Sideload apps.
Now download the Microsoft.Reader_2017.209.2029.4759_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe.AppxBundle from one of the mirrors 1|2 (last version that I have, I'm not sure if this is last version before the update)
and make a double click on it to install it via the App Installer.
Now don't update the Reader app any longer in Microsoft store (but update the other apps on your own to get improvements for all other apps) to keep this working version of the Reader app.
answered Feb 16 '18 at 15:29
magicandre1981magicandre1981
81.9k20126204
In the update from 15th January 2018 Microsoft made the app unusable. It is only a stub to show to open PDFs om Edge.
To go back to a working version, disable the automatic update of store apps in the Microsoft Store settings as shown in the picture:
Uninstall the reader app on your device, now activate the option to sideload appx file
Open Settings.
Click
Update & Security>For developers.On Use developer features, select Sideload apps.
Now download the Microsoft.Reader_2017.209.2029.4759_neutral_~_8wekyb3d8bbwe.AppxBundle from one of the mirrors 1|2 (last version that I have, I'm not sure if this is last version before the update)
and make a double click on it to install it via the App Installer.
Now don't update the Reader app any longer in Microsoft store (but update the other apps on your own to get improvements for all other apps) to keep this working version of the Reader app.
answered Feb 16 '18 at 15:29
magicandre1981magicandre1981
81.9k20126204
edited Feb 19 '18 at 16:20
answered Feb 16 '18 at 15:29
magicandre1981magicandre1981
81.9k20126204
answered Feb 16 '18 at 15:29
magicandre1981magicandre1981
81.9k20126204
answered Feb 16 '18 at 15:29
magicandre1981magicandre1981
81.9k20126204
81.9k20126204
Not only is this illegal, this is a security risk to turn off automatic updates of store apps.
– Allen Howard
Feb 16 '18 at 15:35
@AllenHoward troll somewhere else. You can still manually update other apps. *facepalm *
– magicandre1981
Feb 16 '18 at 15:36
Sure you can, but in terms of best practice security this is a security risk. Why does Microsoft force updates on Windows 10? Because people don't update manually.
– Allen Howard
Feb 16 '18 at 15:37
eh, you're a trusted user we're familiar with but sticking a random file on dropbox kind of means the person downloading it needs to trust you, and
– Journeyman Geek♦
Feb 17 '18 at 11:30
@JourneymanGeek open properties of the appx and look at the signature tab 🙄🤦♂️
– magicandre1981
Feb 17 '18 at 17:20
|
show 1 more comment
Not only is this illegal, this is a security risk to turn off automatic updates of store apps.
– Allen Howard
Feb 16 '18 at 15:35
@AllenHoward troll somewhere else. You can still manually update other apps. *facepalm *
– magicandre1981
Feb 16 '18 at 15:36
Sure you can, but in terms of best practice security this is a security risk. Why does Microsoft force updates on Windows 10? Because people don't update manually.
– Allen Howard
Feb 16 '18 at 15:37
eh, you're a trusted user we're familiar with but sticking a random file on dropbox kind of means the person downloading it needs to trust you, and
– Journeyman Geek♦
Feb 17 '18 at 11:30
@JourneymanGeek open properties of the appx and look at the signature tab 🙄🤦♂️
– magicandre1981
Feb 17 '18 at 17:20
Not only is this illegal, this is a security risk to turn off automatic updates of store apps.
– Allen Howard
Feb 16 '18 at 15:35
Not only is this illegal, this is a security risk to turn off automatic updates of store apps.
– Allen Howard
Feb 16 '18 at 15:35
@AllenHoward troll somewhere else. You can still manually update other apps. *facepalm *
– magicandre1981
Feb 16 '18 at 15:36
@AllenHoward troll somewhere else. You can still manually update other apps. *facepalm *
– magicandre1981
Feb 16 '18 at 15:36
Sure you can, but in terms of best practice security this is a security risk. Why does Microsoft force updates on Windows 10? Because people don't update manually.
– Allen Howard
Feb 16 '18 at 15:37
Sure you can, but in terms of best practice security this is a security risk. Why does Microsoft force updates on Windows 10? Because people don't update manually.
– Allen Howard
Feb 16 '18 at 15:37
eh, you're a trusted user we're familiar with but sticking a random file on dropbox kind of means the person downloading it needs to trust you, and
– Journeyman Geek♦
Feb 17 '18 at 11:30
eh, you're a trusted user we're familiar with but sticking a random file on dropbox kind of means the person downloading it needs to trust you, and
– Journeyman Geek♦
Feb 17 '18 at 11:30
@JourneymanGeek open properties of the appx and look at the signature tab 🙄🤦♂️
– magicandre1981
Feb 17 '18 at 17:20
@JourneymanGeek open properties of the appx and look at the signature tab 🙄🤦♂️
– magicandre1981
Feb 17 '18 at 17:20
|
show 1 more comment
No, there is no legitimate way to continue using the application. Microsoft has always said that any of the "Modern"/Universal apps could disappear from the app store at any time.
Windows is also tricky in side-loading apps, although it is possible with developer options. That being said, since this is a Microsoft application, I doubt you'd be able to find the package for it anywhere to install it.
answered Feb 16 '18 at 15:27
Allen HowardAllen Howard
567111
I still had an old package and posted it
– magicandre1981
Feb 16 '18 at 15:29
1
@magicandre1981, be careful with that-- you are now illegally distributing Microsoft applications/code.
– Allen Howard
Feb 16 '18 at 15:30
I really don't see why they do it like that. Stop adding features, but why make the application unusable. I thought they would do what they did with Pain.
– Royi
Feb 16 '18 at 16:33
2
They want everyone to use Edge, that's why. It's unfortunate, but Microsoft does what Microsoft wants to do. Also, any known security vulnerabilities won't be patched, so that's an issue, as well.
– Allen Howard
Feb 16 '18 at 16:56
@Royi - They determined work required to keep the program updated (i.e. security updates) wasn't worth the responsibility of keeping it functional. Same reasons TrueCrypt developers took the last version that could encrypt down, and only provided a version, that could decrypt.
– Ramhound
Feb 19 '18 at 16:26
|
show 1 more comment
No, there is no legitimate way to continue using the application. Microsoft has always said that any of the "Modern"/Universal apps could disappear from the app store at any time.
Windows is also tricky in side-loading apps, although it is possible with developer options. That being said, since this is a Microsoft application, I doubt you'd be able to find the package for it anywhere to install it.
answered Feb 16 '18 at 15:27
Allen HowardAllen Howard
567111
I still had an old package and posted it
– magicandre1981
Feb 16 '18 at 15:29
1
@magicandre1981, be careful with that-- you are now illegally distributing Microsoft applications/code.
– Allen Howard
Feb 16 '18 at 15:30
I really don't see why they do it like that. Stop adding features, but why make the application unusable. I thought they would do what they did with Pain.
– Royi
Feb 16 '18 at 16:33
2
They want everyone to use Edge, that's why. It's unfortunate, but Microsoft does what Microsoft wants to do. Also, any known security vulnerabilities won't be patched, so that's an issue, as well.
– Allen Howard
Feb 16 '18 at 16:56
@Royi - They determined work required to keep the program updated (i.e. security updates) wasn't worth the responsibility of keeping it functional. Same reasons TrueCrypt developers took the last version that could encrypt down, and only provided a version, that could decrypt.
– Ramhound
Feb 19 '18 at 16:26
|
show 1 more comment
No, there is no legitimate way to continue using the application. Microsoft has always said that any of the "Modern"/Universal apps could disappear from the app store at any time.
Windows is also tricky in side-loading apps, although it is possible with developer options. That being said, since this is a Microsoft application, I doubt you'd be able to find the package for it anywhere to install it.
answered Feb 16 '18 at 15:27
Allen HowardAllen Howard
567111
No, there is no legitimate way to continue using the application. Microsoft has always said that any of the "Modern"/Universal apps could disappear from the app store at any time.
Windows is also tricky in side-loading apps, although it is possible with developer options. That being said, since this is a Microsoft application, I doubt you'd be able to find the package for it anywhere to install it.
answered Feb 16 '18 at 15:27
Allen HowardAllen Howard
567111
answered Feb 16 '18 at 15:27
Allen HowardAllen Howard
567111
answered Feb 16 '18 at 15:27
Allen HowardAllen Howard
567111
answered Feb 16 '18 at 15:27
Allen HowardAllen Howard
567111
567111
I still had an old package and posted it
– magicandre1981
Feb 16 '18 at 15:29
1
@magicandre1981, be careful with that-- you are now illegally distributing Microsoft applications/code.
– Allen Howard
Feb 16 '18 at 15:30
I really don't see why they do it like that. Stop adding features, but why make the application unusable. I thought they would do what they did with Pain.
– Royi
Feb 16 '18 at 16:33
2
They want everyone to use Edge, that's why. It's unfortunate, but Microsoft does what Microsoft wants to do. Also, any known security vulnerabilities won't be patched, so that's an issue, as well.
– Allen Howard
Feb 16 '18 at 16:56
@Royi - They determined work required to keep the program updated (i.e. security updates) wasn't worth the responsibility of keeping it functional. Same reasons TrueCrypt developers took the last version that could encrypt down, and only provided a version, that could decrypt.
– Ramhound
Feb 19 '18 at 16:26
|
show 1 more comment
I still had an old package and posted it
– magicandre1981
Feb 16 '18 at 15:29
1
@magicandre1981, be careful with that-- you are now illegally distributing Microsoft applications/code.
– Allen Howard
Feb 16 '18 at 15:30
I really don't see why they do it like that. Stop adding features, but why make the application unusable. I thought they would do what they did with Pain.
– Royi
Feb 16 '18 at 16:33
2
They want everyone to use Edge, that's why. It's unfortunate, but Microsoft does what Microsoft wants to do. Also, any known security vulnerabilities won't be patched, so that's an issue, as well.
– Allen Howard
Feb 16 '18 at 16:56
@Royi - They determined work required to keep the program updated (i.e. security updates) wasn't worth the responsibility of keeping it functional. Same reasons TrueCrypt developers took the last version that could encrypt down, and only provided a version, that could decrypt.
– Ramhound
Feb 19 '18 at 16:26
I still had an old package and posted it
– magicandre1981
Feb 16 '18 at 15:29
I still had an old package and posted it
– magicandre1981
Feb 16 '18 at 15:29
1
1
@magicandre1981, be careful with that-- you are now illegally distributing Microsoft applications/code.
– Allen Howard
Feb 16 '18 at 15:30
@magicandre1981, be careful with that-- you are now illegally distributing Microsoft applications/code.
– Allen Howard
Feb 16 '18 at 15:30
I really don't see why they do it like that. Stop adding features, but why make the application unusable. I thought they would do what they did with Pain.
– Royi
Feb 16 '18 at 16:33
I really don't see why they do it like that. Stop adding features, but why make the application unusable. I thought they would do what they did with Pain.
– Royi
Feb 16 '18 at 16:33
2
2
They want everyone to use Edge, that's why. It's unfortunate, but Microsoft does what Microsoft wants to do. Also, any known security vulnerabilities won't be patched, so that's an issue, as well.
– Allen Howard
Feb 16 '18 at 16:56
They want everyone to use Edge, that's why. It's unfortunate, but Microsoft does what Microsoft wants to do. Also, any known security vulnerabilities won't be patched, so that's an issue, as well.
– Allen Howard
Feb 16 '18 at 16:56
@Royi - They determined work required to keep the program updated (i.e. security updates) wasn't worth the responsibility of keeping it functional. Same reasons TrueCrypt developers took the last version that could encrypt down, and only provided a version, that could decrypt.
– Ramhound
Feb 19 '18 at 16:26
@Royi - They determined work required to keep the program updated (i.e. security updates) wasn't worth the responsibility of keeping it functional. Same reasons TrueCrypt developers took the last version that could encrypt down, and only provided a version, that could decrypt.
– Ramhound
Feb 19 '18 at 16:26
|
show 1 more comment
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Another source for the announcement/removal: onmsft.com/news/…
– Mokubai♦
Feb 16 '18 at 15:24
Not that this has anything directly to do with Microsoft Reader, but if you choose to try another PDF reader, for simplicity, speed and no bells/whistles/just double click to open, SumatraPDF deserves a hard look.
– Anaksunaman
Feb 17 '18 at 9:50
@Anaksunaman, I'm using Sumatra PDF for years (Sumatra PDF Portable). Yet still as my default PDF reader I prefer MS Reader. Thank You.
– Royi
Feb 17 '18 at 10:03