Converting doc to pdf via Adobe Converter printer

I have Acrobat Standard 8.1.5 and for some reason I suddenly can no longer convert a document to pdf by "printing it to Adobe PDF converter in the Printer and Fax folder (Windows Vista).
I am not sure what has changed but I used to be able to do it.
Any ideas greatly received

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