Firefox won't open pdf files-defaults to save file

I have followed all the tips I've found in support and online (I think). I downloaded and reinstalled FF v 31 although it was already up to date. I have been through all the options in the tools/applications tab in FF for Adobe (up to date) and tried changing between use FF, use Adobe and always ask but still I just get a window to download the file. This is inconvenient to say the least. I do not have these issues with IE, but prefer FF.

You can check the value of the <b>plugin.disable_full_page_plugin_for_types</b> pref on the about:config page and remove the application/pdf part if present or reset the pref to the default via the right-click context menu if you want to display PDF documents in Firefox with another application (i.e. not the built-in PDF Viewer).
You can open the <b>about:config</b> page via the location/address bar.
You can accept the warning and click "I'll be careful" to continue.
*http://kb.mozillazine.org/about:config

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