How to see or download only 1st page of any online PDF without downloading whole PDF?

I need to note the title inside a PDF (which is always on the first page of each PDF), from 300 PDF files that are online. All of the files are big, above 5 MB. How can I see or download only the 1st page of each one?

I need a solution for Windows XP 32 bit that does not require installing software, preferably no-cost.

For example http://www.adobe.com/devnet/acrobat/pdfs/plugin_apps_developer_guide.pdf

metal gear solid

Posted 2010-03-01T14:58:43.337

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Answers

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Mehper C. Palavuzlar

Posted 2010-03-01T14:58:43.337

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not working on Firefox 3.6 – metal gear solid – 2010-03-01T15:46:01.647

1In your question, you didn't ask it as for Firefox. You just said WinXP. So IE8 is still an option. – Mehper C. Palavuzlar – 2010-03-01T23:25:26.797

ok will try in IE – metal gear solid – 2010-03-02T05:09:38.633

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metal gear solid

Posted 2010-03-01T14:58:43.337

Reputation: 7 796