Create PDF not installed

I am upgrading my laptop from Vista to Windows 7, 32 bit.  Because of driver problems I had to do a full install of Windows 7 operating system, and reinstall Acrobat 8.  The Acrobat Create PDF links were not installed in Outlook and Word, and a PDF printer was not installed.  I haven't checked the other applications.  These links were available in Vista and have been installed with another laptop with Windows 7, 64 bit,  installed.  I customized the installation, but only omitted some of the language support.
I have reinstalled Acrobat 8 and restarted the computer.  Any suggestions.

In addition to what Michael said, keep in mind that different versions of Office also require different Acrobat versions/ add-ins. Office 2007 will require Acrobat 9, Office 2010 and above Acrobat X even.
Mylenium

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