Adobe Reader: can't open documents

I have a MAC OS X version 10.8.5.  I've downloaded the latest version of Adobe Reader but cannot open any documents.  I tried Apple support but the tech, after following his protocol, could not fix the problem.  What to do?

You write that you "downloaded", but did you also install it?

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