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How do I select which pdf reader to open on line docs

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MrMortgage
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I have both Foxit Reader and an old version of Acrobat Pro 6. I am setup to have Foxit open all pdf files. However when there is a pdf that is in the browser Acrobat 6 is automatically selected to open the doc by FireFox and I get the message to update the application. I do not want to update because it very rarely use it. I only use it to edit older pdf files on occasion.

How can I force FireFox to use Foxit Reader to open the online pdf's.

Currently when this happens I have to open a Chrome browser to view the on line doc and this is a big pain in the butt.

I have both Foxit Reader and an old version of Acrobat Pro 6. I am setup to have Foxit open all pdf files. However when there is a pdf that is in the browser Acrobat 6 is automatically selected to open the doc by FireFox and I get the message to update the application. I do not want to update because it very rarely use it. I only use it to edit older pdf files on occasion. How can I force FireFox to use Foxit Reader to open the online pdf's. Currently when this happens I have to open a Chrome browser to view the on line doc and this is a big pain in the butt.

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Thanks, Problem solved :)

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ideato
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Hello MrMortgage, see : Change what Firefox does when you click on or download a file, see also : Set how Firefox handles different types of files


thank you

MrMortgage
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Thanks, Problem solved :)