Sharepoint 2010 .pdf will not open 'There was an error opening this document'

In a Sharepoint 2010 document library attempting to open a .pdf from a machine connected externally to the system the error "There was an error opening this document. The filename, directory name, or volume label syntax is incorrect." comes up.
When connected internally .pdf files open as expected.
The .pdfs are being opened in the client application. 

I can select a .pdf in the library, then choose 'Download a Copy' in the Sharepoint ribbon, then choose 'read',  then the .pdf displays.
But I cannot just click on the item, it will give the error listed above.

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