Can't uninstall reader 7/ install newer version

I tried to download and install Acrobat reader 9, but am told I can't because it cannot find the path to the older version. I tried to uninstall the reader 7 that i have and i cannot do that either.
Help!

Marty, IF YOU ARE USING "WINDOWS"
1. Open "Browser"
2. Type in WINDOWS INSTALLER CLEANUP UTILITY
3. When "results appear--look for "support,microsoft,com""DESCRIPTION OF WINDOWS INSTALLER CLEANUP UTILITY"-----Click
4. When page opens, scroll down to "Download the Windows Installer Cleanup Utility Package Now" (You can read instructions or not)
5. When "File Download Security Warning" box appears--Click "RUN"
6. After download completes--Open "Programs" and look for "WINDOWS INSTALL CLEANUP"-----Click to Open
7. When "Box" opens--Look for "Adobe Reader" you have---CLICK (HIGHLIGHT)
CAUTION-CAUTION---DO NOT HIGHLIGHT ANY OTHER PROGRAM!!!!!
8. At bottom of "BOX"----CLICK--"REMOVE"
9. Go back to "CONTROL PANEL" "ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS" Your ADOBE READER should have been removed.
10. Download your ADOBE READER of choice.

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