URL link in Reader won't open unless a browser is already open

I have an issue on a Windows 7 PC using IE8 and Adobe Reader 9.3. While viewing a PDF file in Reader, and clicking on a URL link in the PDF, nothing happens unless a browser window is already open. It doesn't matter if the browser is Firefox or IE8, although IE is the default browser. When no browser is running, nothing occurs, not even an error or Enhanced Security message. I've verified that the "Create links from URLS" is selected.
Any ideas?
Thanks In Advance

Possible workaround...
1. Create a local iPhoto Library - to do this open iPhoto while holding down the Option key. Give it a unique name and save it somewhere.
2. When you are not connected to your home network, open iPhoto with the Option key held down, and select your new local Library. Then open iMovie.
iPhoto remembers the last Library open, so as you move in and out of your home network you will need to change the iPhoto Library (following step 2 above) based on your location.
hope this helps,
-mike

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