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i am not able to open pdf files when doing research.Why?

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jordanmark
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when doing research I am not able to open PDF files. if I switch to internet explorer, the files will open, but not when using firefox. Also, i am not able to use my password manager in firefox, but it will work in explorer. Please help.

Mark

when doing research I am not able to open PDF files. if I switch to internet explorer, the files will open, but not when using firefox. Also, i am not able to use my password manager in firefox, but it will work in explorer. Please help. Mark

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FredMcD
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See if this link can help; https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/disable-built-pdf-viewer-and-use-another-viewer