How to prevent PDF document from opening in the browser window when clicking on a link

Summary

When you click on a URL which links to a PDF file, the file may open in the browser window. This article tells how to configure Adobe Reader 8 so that the PDF documents from a web link open in Adobe Reader.

Resolution

• Open Adobe Reader 8.0
• From the Edit menu, click Preferences
• Select Internet
• Uncheck Display PDF in browser and click OK