Can't Create PDF from Microsoft Projects 2013

I am trying to PDF a Microsoft Projects 2013 files. I've tried print PDF and save as PDF but both options give me a pop up window that says "Creating Adobe PDF" with a progress bar displayed with 3 blue bars filled. I leave it that way for about an hour and nothing happens. I've tried updating the Adobe Acrobat and Repairing it in the Programs and Features menu. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Thanks for the prompt response. I don't know how to print-to-file and open the file in Distiller. The printing as PDF doesn't even work. It gives me the "Creating PDF" pop up window to which there is no end to. (see photo above) As for updating to version XI, my colleagues who are running Acrobat X Standard with MS Projects 2013 do not have a problem at all when printing. I want to avoid upgrading if version X is still usable. Any other thoughts?

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