

It might not be necessary to disable firefox's ability to open PDF files.maybe having firefox's settings for "applications" set to "always ask" what to do with PDF files is all that is needed, but, since i don't want firefox to open PDF files, i disable its ability to open them by tweaking firefox's settings. since i disable firefox's ability to open PDF files, as well having firefox set to "always ask" me what to do with PDF files, PDF files are not opened in firefox. Since i don't install the IE plugin, PDF files are not opened in IE (i rarely use IE). (sometimes i save a PDF file sometimes i go ahead and open them in the foxit PDF reader). I also disable firefox's ability to open PDF files, and, in FF's settings for "applications", for PDF files (application/PDF), i have it set to "always ask", so that firefox always asks me if i want to save the PDF file or open it with the foxit PDF reader. some people don't.Īs for myself, when i am installing the foxit PDF reader program, i don't install any extras.i only install the foxit PDF reader-files.no plugins (for opening PDF files in IE).no shell extensions. Some people like having PDF files open in their browsers. in firefox's settings for "applications", if you have FF set to open PDF files, that explains why firefox is opening PDF files. The firefox browser is able to open PDF files. if you used the option for installing the IE plugin, so that PDF files would open in IE, that probably explains why PDF files are opening in IE. the problem could be due to the way that you installed the foxit PDF reader program. *do NOT click the "Refresh Firefox" button on the Safe Mode start windowYou should give more information, like explaining which other programs are opening PDF files.

*switch to the DEFAULT theme: "3-bar" menu button or Tools -> Add-ons -> Themes

Read this answer in context 👍 1 All Replies (10) If the new profile works then you can transfer files from a previously used profile to the new profile, but be cautious not to copy corrupted files to avoid carrying over problems. You can create a new profile as a quick test to see if your current profile is causing the problem.
