When launching firefox a pdf opens

I have a user that is running Firefox 3.6.28 when she launches Firefox a PDF opens with it. It is not a tab.

If it is not a tab then what does she get (maybe attach a screenshot)?
Is this an unfinished download?
In that case try to delete the downloads.sqlite file in the Firefox Profile Folder.
See:
* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Unable_to_save_or_download_files#Manually_delete_download_history
You can use this button to go to the Firefox profile folder:
*Help > Troubleshooting Information > Profile Directory: Show Folder

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