How do I stop PDF from saving a copy on hard drive?

[caseystab26]

Every time I open a PDF form online or as an attachment, it automatically saves a copy of it on my hard drive. How can this be stopped?! I am running Chrome and have Adobe Reader DC installed on my laptop.

[try67]

In order for a PDF file to be displayed it must first be saved on the local computer. That can't be avoided.

What sometimes happens is that the browser saves the file into a temporary folder and then opens it automatically, so you're not prompted to save it in a specific folder. That depends on the settings of each browser.

[caseystab26]

If there is no way to change it, can I change which folder it adds a copy in? I don't like that it it making a copy in my Documents folder.

[try67]

Probably, but again, this is a setting of the browser you're using.

On Wed, Jun 7, 2017 at 6:34 PM, caseystab26 <forums_noreply@adobe.com>

[Pariah Burke]

Here, for instance, is the instruction for changing the download location in Chrome. Download a file - Computer - Google Chrome Help

You'll find similar instructions for other browsers if you search Google for "change download location [browser name]".