How can I open pdf files in Firefox?

Since reinstalling FF 3.6.13 I can no longer open pdf documents from links in websites or email. I have Foxit Reader plugin but it does not show up in Tools > Options > Applications.
Firefox 3.6.14 installed. Same problem.
(Please don't make me go back to Internet Explorer.)

I don't know if this is any help I have had a problem where the pdf files were not opening correctly which I think was the problem here. I spent hours of head scratching and have now found out what the problem is. Right click on the Adobe Reader Icon on the desktop. Select properties and then the compatibility tab. You will see the uppermost section in this screen is Compatibility mode. I have Windows 7 and mine was set to Windows XP. I changed that to Windows 7 and now the problem is resolved. In short use the above instructions to check you are using the right compatibility mode for the version of Windows you are using and your troubles should be over!!

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