PDF files no longer open in browsers.  10.6.8 and 10.7.4

Some time ago my Safari and Firefox sites stopped opening PDF's in 10.6.8.  I went to a genius who said there were no viruses, but he couldn't figure out what to do.  Today, I upgraded to 10.7.4; but I still have the same problem on my MAcBook Air.   I  would hate to have to erase my drive and reinstallnOS 10.6 and 10.7 and all other programs.......can any one help????

Maybe this other discussion can be of help to you...
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