Cannot save a pdf file. XP SP3, Firefox 5.0.

When I try to save a pdf file to my computer, Firefox "hangs" and I have to close everything and exit Firefox. I am "saving" while Firefox is open. This happens every time I try to save a pdf file.
I am able to save pdf files using IE as my browser.

Update ALL your Firefox Plug-ins https://www.mozilla.com/en-US/plugincheck/
if updating plug-ins does not work then
Firefox Crashes when loading PDFs
https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Firefox%20crashes%20when%20trying%20to%20download%20a%20file#w_crashes-when-loading-pdfs

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