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Configuring the browser to show pdf files


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Configuring the browser to open PDF files

1. Quit Internet Explorer.

2. Start Adobe Reader. Click on Start | All Programs | Accessories | Adobe Reader

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3. Once Adobe Reader is running, choose Edit > Preferences.

4. In Preferences select Internet in the list on the left.

5. Put a check mark in Display PDF in Browser, and click OK.

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6. Restart Internet Explorer, find a .pdf file and see if it does what you want..

Downloading a PDF file to your hard drive

1. Right-click the link to a PDF file, and then choose Save Target As from the pop-up menu.

2. In the Save As dialog box, select a location on your hard drive, and then click Save.