Adobe Reader X wont open in Windows XP Pro Sp3

I have uninstalled every adobe product on my PC which is running Windows XP Pro SP3, then downloaded Adobe Reader X again and reinstalled it.
Adobe reader X simply wont open - generates the "Adobe Reader has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience" message.

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