Adobe Reader 9 free goes grey screen after "I accept" 1st use

I am using Adobe Reader 9 free, and with previous installations never had a problem.
I am using XP Home SP2 on a dell D600
I installed Adobe Reader 9 today, and after I tried to use it the first time, I click on "I Accept" but then goes to a plain gray screen.
Please can you help me

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