Cannot Print/Save PDF To Destination

I have historically created PDF files from various applications with the ability to save the PDF document to a specific destination folder.
Now when I choose Adobe PDF 8.0 from the Mac printer options, the new PDF file is created and located on my desktop without giving me the option to specify another folder. (Using Apple's "Save As PDF" works fine, but I prefer the Adobe PDF Printer because it creates smaller files in many instances.) I have reinstalled Acrobat Professional 8.0 and have updated it to version 8.1 ... several times.
Any suggestions? Thanks!

I have experienced this problem for about three months. It occurs when I attempt to create a PDF from all applications.
I tried Jon Bessant's suggestion:
Go to Distiller/Preferences and switch on the 'Ask for Destination' option
and then I repaired permissions and then I restarted my Mac. The problem persists.
I have searched the knowledgebase. I have searched using Google. I have posted a similar message on the comp.sys.mac.system newsgroup. Do any Adobe support personnel have any suggestions?
Thank you.
Kurt R. Todoroff
[email protected]

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