Adobe reader 11.0.10 uses max. CPU after closing on Windows 8

Hello,
please advice how to solve the issue of max. CPU use of Adobe reader after closing it on a Windows 8 64bit system.
Thank you.

Try disabling Protected Mode in Adobe Reader [Edit | Preferences | Security (Enhanced)].

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