Cannot open multiple PDFs in XI

Used to be able to CTRL click all files needed to open (1-5 files) and right click to open or print. Now, only one file will open at a time and software has to be completely backed out of to open any new. So if i have 1 file open i cannot open another file until that file and program itself has been completely stopped.
Using Windows 7
Adobe Reader version : XI (11.0.10)

Nailed it!
Turned off Protected Mode in Adobe Reader [Edit | Preferences | Security (Enhanced)].
This was driving me insane.
Thank you so much for your time in helping!!
Greatly appreciated!

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