Can't Print to PDF Printer

The PDF Printer gives me this message from any application:
Invalid "Adobe PDF" properties Do not change spooler settings
Please select "Print directly to the printer"option from Adobe PDF printer properties advanced tab.
The is is with text (WOrd 2007) or a simple box in a new document (Illust.)
Updated Acrobat and it made a second PDF printer "ACROBAT PDF (Copy1)
HELP?
wt

I have seen this issue before on other systems in the company. Our real issues have always involved Acrobat pro somehome. Even upon the initial installation Acrobat cause some problems with the activation of the Design Suite.
This is a Vista system and CS3. Frankly our installtion issues were so tough here that ther has been littel desire to upgrade to the newer versions.
We love the product but if there is an issue it is very difficult to resolve. You willingness to help is greatly appreciated.
Yesterday I could not save to the PDF format in Illustrator. I cleared the prefs file and that cleared up but now I cannot print to the PDF Printer...from any program or any file.

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