Adobe reader does not open Elements 9 does

I don't know what happens but the last few days When I try to open a PDF, Photoshop elements opens instead. I have installed the latest versions of both Elements and Adobe but it continues to open Elements.  I don't know where to look.
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Mike

It worked. I don't see why the Protected Mode is enabled in the first place, if it were to cause issues.
Anyways, thanks Sabian,

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