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Firefox both Downloads AND Opens .pdf Files

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Hello. I've had this problem for a while now, and I can't find the setting to change it. When I click on a link to a .pdf file, I get the "Opening _filename.pdf_" box. It is default set to "Open with Adobe Acrobat DC". When I click on "OK" to open the file, it opens it properly in Adobe Acrobat. However, it also saves a copy to my desktop (which is set as the default download save location.) I just want the file to open, not save as well, as this clutters up my desktop and I have to constantly delete the files. Has anyone else encountered this? I've searched the forums but have been unable to locate a similar problem.

Thank you. Bill

Hello. I've had this problem for a while now, and I can't find the setting to change it. When I click on a link to a .pdf file, I get the "Opening _filename.pdf_" box. It is default set to "Open with Adobe Acrobat DC". When I click on "OK" to open the file, it opens it properly in Adobe Acrobat. However, it also saves a copy to my desktop (which is set as the default download save location.) I just want the file to open, not save as well, as this clutters up my desktop and I have to constantly delete the files. Has anyone else encountered this? I've searched the forums but have been unable to locate a similar problem. Thank you. Bill

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