Can't open PDF from flash on Vista

Hello,
I am opening a PDF file using GETurl ("filename.pdf") and it
works fine under XP. on Vista on the other hand it just launches
Firefox (not my default browser) without the PDF file.
what is the issue here? is it Vista or the fact I am using
Flash MX 04 pro?
is there another solution to open a PDF file without a third
party application?
thanks
Mic

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