Adobe Reader takes control of all programs and files.

Help. I have tried multiple times to download and install Reader and every time I do it associates every program and file on my computer with pdf and says the file cannot be opened. Even Google Earth! It just takes over my computer. Is there any fix please?

You can try this:
http://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/kb/application-file-icons-change-acroba t.html

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