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How do i open site pdf files.

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DonBryant
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I recently updated to Firefox version 6.0.1. Now when I click on a web page pdf document icon, I get a message that states: "Sorry,PdfMeNot is unable to generate a preview for this file." I am unable to view the pdf file

I recently updated to Firefox version 6.0.1. Now when I click on a web page pdf document icon, I get a message that states: "Sorry,PdfMeNot is unable to generate a preview for this file." I am unable to view the pdf file

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Can you not get a PDF file to open in a helper application window? You would do that by changing the setting in Preferences/Options > Applications.

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Can you not get a PDF file to open in a helper application window? You would do that by changing the setting in Preferences/Options > Applications.

DonBryant
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Thank you. Worked like a charm.