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PDFs now open in a seperate program without my permission. How do I stop this from happening?

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It used to ask permission every time but now it just opens in a separate window with a program.

It used to ask permission every time but now it just opens in a separate window with a program.

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Goto to Firefox Menu > Tools > Options

  • Application > Search "PDF" > Change the Action "Preview in Firefox"