Cannot open pdf in IE browser

Adobe Reader 11.0.5. Danish, WINXP SP3, IE8.
I can open PDF from PC but not from browser only when right click on file and then save on PC. This works in some cases. Problem arised I believe after updating 11.0.5.
I have checked PDF enabled under Add-ons.
I have repaired Adobe Reader. I have unstalled Adobe Reader and reinstalled.
But nothing has helped so far.

http://forums.adobe.com/thread/867968
That article is about Flash Player, but ActiveX Filtering will block PDFs from opening too.
See also: http://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/kb/display-pdfs-internet-explorer-aol.html

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