Adobe crashing computer

Recently, Adobe Acrobat 9 Pro began crashing my computer (Windows XP Pro with SP3); I switched to FoxItReader, but still cannot create / edit *.pdf's.  I cannot repair or uninstall Acrobat, because the computer crashes before I get that option. Now, other Adobe programs (such as CS3 Production Suite) won't work. I have NO problems with other software -- Microsoft Office, etc. ONLY the Adobe programs impact the machine.  Please help ASAP!

Did you install any updates recently to make this happen?  If so, do you remember roughly when did the problem start.  The reason for this question is to reset your system to the previous state when it was working without any problems.
To restore the system to the previous state, please read this Microsoft Article:
<http://support.microsoft.com/kb/306084>
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