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firefox is blocking pdf files from opening

bim39
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when I try to open a pdf file from inside firefox I get an error message in Acrobat Reader saying that the file format is wrong. Same scenario in internet explore, the pdf file opens with no problem

when I try to open a pdf file from inside firefox I get an error message in Acrobat Reader saying that the file format is wrong. Same scenario in internet explore, the pdf file opens with no problem

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the-edmeister
the-edmeister
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See these support articles.
https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using+the+Adobe+Reader+plugin+with+Firefox

https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Opening+PDF+files+within+Firefox