Unable to insert or drag and drop PDF file into PowerPoint 2010

Hi all. I am trying to drag and drop a PDF file into a power point file (PowerPoint 2010). However, power point responded with the error "The server application, source file, or item can't be found, or returned an unknown error. You
may need to reinstall the server application". I also tried to use the Insert feature "Insert --> Object --> Choose from file", yet also getting this same error message. This is what I've tried:
a) I've tried to disabled the Adobe Protected Mode on Adobe Acrobat Reader 11, yet no luck.
b) Also tried on a machine got Adobe Reader 9 installed, still getting the same error message
c) Tried to register the OLE library, no luck
I haven't tried to re-install Office 2010. It looks like this is a Office 2010 issue, have any one of you encountered this issue and is there a solution for it? Drag and drop Excel and Word file into power point is working fine. Thank you.

I would suggest you try a complete re-install and see if issue persists.
I know I know, but you've already tried the Most Possible solutions (disable the protected mode/ register the OLE libray). It might worth trying a complete uninstall and re-install.
http://www.pptfaq.com/FAQ00236_Can-t_edit_Org_Chart-_Graph-_Excel_-error_msg-_-server_application-_source_file-_or_item_can-t_be_found--.htm
Aravindhan Battepati

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