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When I try to download PDF files from websites I get an error screen

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When I try to download a PDF file, I get the following error:

Error The file could not be downloaded. Please save the file to your local storage and try to open it.

What can I do to download the PDF file?

When I try to download a PDF file, I get the following error: Error The file could not be downloaded. Please save the file to your local storage and try to open it. What can I do to download the PDF file?
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Also, use the following software to get rid of this error.

https://www.nucleustechnologies.com/pdf-repair-tool.html

I think, You can save on the local machine and check if that helps as the file is corrupted.