Don't open (is empty) folder "downloads" under Firefox

But dowloaded files are in this folder and I can see and use they.

Got it working! Between a [https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/view-pdf-files-firefox-without-downloading-them?s=View+PDFs+in+browser&r=2&e=es&as=s#w_check-firefox-settings help page] here and the response I got from Vanguard, not sure which made it work. Here's Vanguard's fix:
Dear Mr. xxxxxxx,
Thank you for your email. We apologize for any difficulty you've
experienced with opening your tax forms.
If you have Adobe Reader 10.0 or higher installed but are experiencing
difficulties, please follow these steps to repair the installation:
1. Open the Adobe Reader program.
2. Click "Help? in the upper left hand corner.
3. Click "Repair Adobe Reader Installation.?
4. When prompted for repair, click "Yes.?
Also, we should make sure that your Adobe Reader software is properly
configured on your computer. Please follow these steps to check your
software's settings:
Windows >>
1. Launch Adobe Reader.
2. Click "Edit," then choose "Preferences."
3. Select "Internet" from the menu on the left.
4. Make sure that "Display PDF in Browser" is enabled.
5. Select "JavaScript" from the left menu.
6. Make sure that "Enable Acrobat JavaScript" is checked.
7. Click "OK" to save the settings.
8. Close Adobe Reader.
If you need further technical assistance, please call us at 888-353-0547.
Our specialists are available Monday through Friday between the hours of 8
a.m. and 7 p.m., Eastern time.
Sincerely,
Michelle xxxxxxx
Support Specialist
Vanguard Web Technical Support Services
Hope this helps someone...
Russ

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