Can't Open PDF in Windows Live Mail

I am having trouble opening a PDF file in Windows Live Mail that is sent to me. I can only open it if I save the file to desktop. I was able to open it just fine awhile ago. I don't know what I may have done. Can someone please help me.
Thanks
Mark

I guess I should have explained it better. If someone sends me a PDF as an attachment, I can click on the PDF in Windows Live Mail but the PDF will not open. I tried uninstalling Adobe Reader and then re-installing but had no luck as well. If I right click the PDF and then click "save as" then I can open it after I save it to my desktop or whereever. Hope you or someone can help me.
Thanks
Mark

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