Can't double click to open PDF files

Within the past two weeks I'm getting this odd error where I can't open a PDF file by double clicking it. I get an error saying "This action is only valid for products that are already installed"
I have Reader 8.1.2. installed. I CAN open a PDF file when I open up Adobe Reader and then browse and select the file from the File Menu. I just can't double click to open any more. Very annoying.
I tried uninstalling and reinstalling the Reader, but I'm getting the same error.
Any help is much appreciated!

Hi AxEheaD15,
If  the Desktop or the My Documents folder is redirected to a network location, Office applications may exhibit  the similar issues .
For details please refer to following link:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2816253/en-us
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