how to see pdf files in firefox window without disabling IDM

When I triy to open any pdf files in firefox browser internet download manager captures its link and shows the prompt screen to download that file. I want to open that pdf file in the browser itself without disabling IDM. Is there any shortcut key to do this?

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Foxit Reader Plug-In For Firefox and Netscape - works for me. For a better answer you´d need to specify which reader you use. I think it may install during the Foxit installation rather than as a separate etension.

Commented Jul 14, 2014 at 9:46 i am using adobe reader plugin Commented Jul 14, 2014 at 12:16

3 Answers 3

1.Open up IDM, click Options

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2.In General tab of IDM's configuration window, click Keys button:

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3.Check the check-box Prevent downloading with IDM ,choose any key combination you want.(YOU HAVE TO PRESS AND HOLD THESE KEYS WHILE OPENING A PDF LINK IN FIREFOX)

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Another way:
In File types tab, just delete the PDF extension, the below picture shown means IDM will capture the PDF files, to read it in Browser, just delete PDF and click OK. You may have to restart Firefox