Adobe Reader v9.3 getting "unknown file type" message on download

Installed Reader 9.3 replacing version 5.1 on my Win XP with SP 2. I have the Microsoft automatic update feature set "on" so I assume that overall my WIN XP (Internet Explorer v 6) is up to date. Having a problem downloading PDF files from trusted Internet sites. No longer getting seamless presentation of the data from the file. Instead, I get pop up security warnings which I have to click to continue and then when I try to download the PDF it tells me that the file type is "unknown". Is this a v 9.3 problem or a WIN XP (Internet Explorer v 6) problem or both? Is there a solution?

I have Acrobat Reader, and have never had Acrobat (full version) to my knowledge, unless it comes with CS3 or CS4.
The problem is solved by downloading the program from the Adobe site. It installs and works with no problem. As I said before, its an update problem. From experience with other updates for Adobe programs, I am not in the least surprised. They often break and have to be re-installed, but I have never had them wipe out my program and leave no traces at all.
However, downloading another copy solved the problem. I switched off updates and will only switch them back on when I want to do so - under my control.

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