Disable Adobe Reader safari plugin

I need to test PDF in browser and i installed Adobe Reader, since i have to doble check correct view in reader as in mac os preview, i also have some selection problem with preview
after i installed Adobe Reader some time when i open PDF in Safari speens my CPU up to 100%?
can't find
i need to keep reader on my mac, but view in safari / browser with preview
in reader under preference i found internet and "display PDF in browser using:" and i flag near it but is gray out / disabled even with safari closed

Hello,
There's a solution if you want to see the PDF inside Safari's window :
Go to the folder : Your Hard Drive / Library / Internet Plug-ins.
If you see a file with PDF in its name drag it to the trash (or on the desktop).
Quit and restart Safari to test with a PDF.
Put the plug-ins in the same folder.

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