When I download a .pdf file using mozilla, I cannot open that file despite having adobe reader on my desktop. I cannot save the file to open at a later time

I wished to view a .pdf file of a vehicle brochure. Mozilla found the brochure ok, but would not let me view it or save it. I ended up having to use IE to download and then view the file. How do I enable Mozilla to allow me to view .pdf files< I have Adobe Reader 9 installed on my PC (using Dell and Window 7)

https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Using+the+Adobe+Reader+plugin+with+Firefox
https://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Opening+PDF+files+within+Firefox

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