Cannot use Word2008 doc/docx file to Create PDF (single or multiple)

Attempting to Create PDF from File >> Single file or Multiple File>> selection of MS-Word2008 .docx or 97-compatible .doc file will error out.
Adobe has replicated the problem of receiving the same exact error message with Word2008(mac) doc/docx file as input for Acrobat Pro
fessional 9 to Create PDF. Possible cause is the absence of PDFMaker for Ver9.
No solution exists.
Due to resident PDF functionalities of OSX Snow Leopard built into Preview and Print, Acrobat Professional 9 is
a redundant product for all MacOSX Snow Leopard computers. Only useful functionaity of Acrobat is Create Portfolio and possibly Reduce File Size.
The non-Universal Automator allows for the creation of PDF through PDF drop down menu available from Word>>Print Dialog which allows for Acrobat PDF option to choose Press/High-Quality/Smallest-File/Standard that can be modified through Distiller.
Conclusion: Acrobat Professional 9 for MacOSX Snow Leopard as a stand-alone product is Obsolete - Dead on Arrival (DOA). Still useful when used in conjunction with bundled CS4 Suites.

There is much Acrobat can do once the PDF create created.
Go to Print Menu and save as Postscript file then drop on Acrobat.

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