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If I just want to browse, how can I keep download from being saved or automatically cleaned up?

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I frequently open PDF links from a web page. After I'm done looking at it and close Adobe reader, I have to go back to downloads, open the containing folder to delete, then go back and remove it from history. I'd really like to have a way for these to go away automatically. If I want to save the PDF, I just do a save as while I have it open.

I frequently open PDF links from a web page. After I'm done looking at it and close Adobe reader, I have to go back to downloads, open the containing folder to delete, then go back and remove it from history. I'd really like to have a way for these to go away automatically. If I want to save the PDF, I just do a save as while I have it open.

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There is a open to just open did you not see that option. Looks like your configuration is set to save not just open.

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Separate Security Issue, please update your Flash 28.0 r0 by removing it with this tool : https://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/uninstall-flash-player-windows.html If you use it Reinstall with Flash Player Version: 30.0.0.154 Current Version https://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/ Step 1: Select Operating System Step 2: Select A Version (Firefox, . . . .) Note: Other software is offered in the download. <Windows Only>

Is there a reason your asking a Adobe Reader DC question in a Firefox forum other than Firefox is only the download and open segment.

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It looks like changing the option for PDF to "preview in Firefox" has done what I want. Thanks everyone!