PDF's won't open

In Safari when I go to a site with a PDF file to download, I get a blank screen. It shows the URL in the address bar and acts like it's working but it never pulls up. When I use Firefox I get a dialogue box that asks if I want to open this thru Acrobat Reader and I click yes and it comes right up. Why can't I open these in Safari. Any help is appreciated...Thanks!!!

Hi Gary. The plug-in I recommended comes with an installer. Just click on the link I posted. That will take you to the web site where you can download it. It's free for personal use. Once downloaded, double click on the file. An installer will appear. It will automatically install the plug-in either in your Main Library (if you want it accessible to all User Accounts) or in your User Library.
The AdobePDFViewer.plug-in you found is for Adobe Reader. Make sure you move it to the trash.
PDF Browser Plugin does not open Adobe Reader. Rather, it opens a new browser window or tab in Safari from which you can view the PDF file.
Also, you can save the PDF file for later viewing. If you save it, the file will open automtaically in Apple's Preview application when you double click on it. If you prefer, you can open it in Adobe Reader (I'll give instructions if you need it) however, I prefer Preview over Reader.

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