Adobe Reader XI 11.0.06 hangs

Adobe Reader XI 11.0.06 now hangs, was working fine yesterday.
What is corrective action?
Also, if I unstall and reinstall Adobe Reader XI 11.0.06, will I lose all of my existing Adobe files on my desk top?
Vern

HI Pat,
Sorry, I spoke too quick regarding the issue being solved.  I attempted to open a file and as usual it hangs and I am unable to do anything with it
other than shut down the computer because it does not respond period.  So, I uninstalled the program and attempted to reinstall it to no avail.
After downloading the the program (AdbeRdrUpd 11.001.msp) and tried to open it. The following error message appears:
Windows Installer:  “The upgrade patch cannot be installed by the Windows Installer Service because the program to be upgraded may be missing, or the upgrade path may upgrade a different version of the program.  Verify that the program to be upgraded exists on your computer and that you have the correct upgrade patch.”  Therefore, the program is not installed on the computer.
This is very frustrating and I certainly would appreciate a solution with your help.
Kindest regards,
Vern

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