Download Preferences

In Safari Preferences>General I have selected "Desktop". However, when I select a PDF file to download Safari opens Adobe Reader in a new window and displays the file. I want the PDF file to appear on the desktop as an unopened file downloaded via the download manager.
Is this possible?
Thanks,
-Joe

Malcolm,
Thanks for the tip.
It works for at least one site but not on another. At the site where it does not work it says: "In order to read/print these documents you must have Adobe Reader..... installed on your computer." Therefore, I assume that this site has chosen to present its downloads in just the manner it does. At least I can still save the document from Reader to keep in my files.
Thanks again,
-Joe

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