Microsoft Edge wont let me open a pdf without a password

Question

_{Thursday, December 29, 2016 8:45 PM}

Microsoft Edge wont let me open a pdf without a password which I have no idea what it is. My password was saved to get to this point, but I can't see what it is.

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_{Thursday, December 29, 2016 9:41 PM}

Just this one PDF?

Where is it from? PDF's can be password protected, is this a password protected PDF? If so ask the author \ supplier for the password.

_{Friday, December 30, 2016 1:37 AM}

Hi  ,

As Mr Happy said, it could be password protected PDF file. Try use another application open this PDF, such as Adobe Reader. Check if it still ask you for passwork. If it still ask for password when you open it in Adobe Reader, then it should not a Microsoft Edge issue, your PDF file is password protected. You need  ask the PDF's supplier for the password

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_{Wednesday, February 20, 2019 5:50 AM}

Hi,

The main reason due to which MS Edge does not allow you to open the PDF document without the password is the security. When PDF files are secured with user-level password we cannot open them without applying the proper password. Therefore in such cases, it is necessary to know the password for viewing the PDF contents. But, do you want to know how remove password permanently?

Answer: Google Chrome

If you know the password & your file does not have any printing restrictions then, by using the PRINT button you will be able to save your PDF files without any password security.

But if the PRINT button is disabled or greyed out then it is recommended to use third party application like DATAHELP PDF Password Remover. With this application, you can easily remove password security from PDF files along with restrictions.