An't open pdfs; can't save pdfs on my MAC Computer

I have problems with my Adobe Reader on my MAC computer…Mac OS X version 10.10.1. , I always get a window saying "Adobe Reader could not open "_______" because it is either not a supported file type or because the file has been damaged (for example, it was sent as an email attachment and was not correctly decoded."
I couldn't open any pdf file on my desktop. I also couldn't save a paper as a pdf form .

Hi moti-b,
In the screenshot you have attached, on the bottom right hand side, 'When visiting other websites : ' check 'Allow Always' for Adobe Reader. Close Safari app. Open any pdf in Safari again. Check for HUD tab at the bottom of the pdf to ensure that pdf is rendered in Safari via Reader only.
For Reader the HUD looks like :
If pdf is rendered using Preview in Safari,HUD
After chosing 'Always Allow' option, the pdf should open via Reader and the Save button should work fine as well.
Regards,
Ruchika

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