Unable to view PDF file in browser

This error occurs when a large PDF file is opened in a browser window instead of in Adobe Reader. Making the changes below to both the browser and Reader settings will enable you to open the file.

Adobe Reader:

1. Click Start and go to the Programs list.

2. Find and open Adobe Reader.

3. In Adobe, go to the Edit menu and select Preferences.

4. Under ‘Internet’, make sure the box for ‘Display PDF in browser’ is unchecked. Click OK to save your changes.

Internet Explorer:

1. Go to the Tools menu and click on ‘Manage Add-ons’.

2. Click on the drop down menu “Show” to display “All Add-ons”.

3. Select Adobe PDF Reader and click the Disable button.

Firefox:

1. Go to the Tools menu and click on ‘Options’.

2. Click on the Applications tab.

3. Find Adobe Acrobat Document and change the preferred action to ‘Always Ask’* or ‘Use Adobe Reader’.

* ‘Always Ask’ means every time you click on a link to open a PDF, you will be prompted for a response as to how you’d like the file to be handled