Adobe reader 9.3 won't open pdfs on 10.6 snow leopard

I just got a new mini with snow leopard. Every time I try to open a pdf, it gives me the message that adobe reader is not supported on this type of mac. Now what?
I can open a pdf by dragging it to preview and opening it there, but you shouldn't need the extra step.
Thanks,
Joan

Adobe Reader 9.3 is the most recent version and it is supported by your machine and its OS.
Highlight a PDF file and press command-I. Look for 'Open with:' in the Info window for the selected document and choose Adobe Reader from the list. If Adobe Reader doesn't appear in the list, scroll down to 'Other...' at the bottom of the list and select it. If you like, choose to open all documents of this type with Adobe Reader.

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