Cannot uninstall, repair, or reinstall Adobe Reader

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If screenshot can't be seen here's direct link: http://imgur.com/aVj23.jpg
Thanks for your help.

Edit: here is screenshot of the "generic file" icons
Direct link: http://imgur.com/yu8WR.jpg

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