Adobe PDF printer not listed using Acro8Pro

Using AcroPro8 and Win8 I don't have a the Adobe PDF printer available from my list of printers. When I install AcroPro7 it returns. ANy ideas?
Thanks,
Mart

Sorry for the misunderstanding. Perhaps I could put it more clearly: "Since you have upgraded Windows, it is time to also upgrade Acrobat". The only version currently sold is XI (11).
I observe from this page http://www.adobe.com/uk/products/acrobatpro/buying-guide-upgrade-pricing.html that upgrade pricing for Acrobat 8 is only available until May 31, 2013. After that, a full price purchase will be needed.

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I found this answer from Deepak Chauhan on another forum, and it solved this problem!
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