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Can't open pdf link in Firefox

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I am using win 10 Pro on a core I7 laptop and using Firefox browser. When I click an online link that should open a pdf file, nothing happens. I have Adobe acrobat set as the default pdf program.

On a second laptop(core M7), if I go to the same link, the pdf file opens properly.

How do I get the links on computer 1 to work properly?
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Go to the menu > Options. Scroll down to Applications and make sure the option for Portable Document Format is set to Adobe DC.

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Thanks for the suggestion. I made the change from "Preview in Firefox" to "Adobe Reader, but still have the same problem. After clicking the link, I do get an abbreviated popup but I cannot get the entire document to display. (see attached file). I also made this change on the 2nd laptop and now it will not fully open the pdf either. And I'm unable to revert back to "preview in Firefox". I have tried opening multiple pdf files from online links but this happens every time now.

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What happens if you right click on the link and choose Save Link As?

Also what version of Adobe Acrobat are you using?
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Looks like I made a slight mistake, it's not Acrobat, it is Adobe Reader XI that I am using. And when I right click the link, I do not get the option to Save Link As.

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OK, now I am confused.

Is the links you are trying to use on a website? If so what type?

Also I would recommend removing Reader XI and get the newest version, Reader DC.
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Well I don't understand but problem solved. This time when I opened the Firefox settings I was able to change back to Preview in Firefox as the default app and when clicking the web link it opens just fine. One minor point - should I be able to right click a link and see the option to "save link as"?
As long as it's a link to a file, yes:

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But if it's a secure site like a bank it may be blocked for security.

But still update your Adobe to the latest. XI most likely is not updating anymore, will not be soon as DC has been out for about 5 years.
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Appreciate the help.
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