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open pdf with firefox

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qwertyISqwerty
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if open pdf with firefox repeat Firefox opening the pdf

what can i do??

if open pdf with firefox repeat Firefox opening the pdf what can i do??

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hi, i think this problem can arise if you set firefox to be the default pdf-viewing app in your windows settings AND have chosen to open pdfs with the system's default app in the firefox settings - you'll then end up with this endless loop.

in order to resolve this, go to the firefox menu ≡ > options > general panel and in the applications panel set the default action for portable document format (pdf) to preview in firefox.

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philipp
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hi, i think this problem can arise if you set firefox to be the default pdf-viewing app in your windows settings AND have chosen to open pdfs with the system's default app in the firefox settings - you'll then end up with this endless loop.

in order to resolve this, go to the firefox menu ≡ > options > general panel and in the applications panel set the default action for portable document format (pdf) to preview in firefox.

urkent
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this solves it  !

jdevlin
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preview was the required setting.