Dynamic XML PDF crashing out in Windows 8

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I created a PDF using LiveCycle Designer, saved as a dynamic XML form.  The form works perfect on any Windows 7 machine I have ever tested against, on machines using Acrobat reader X, XI, and all Pro versions (I've been building these types of forms for about 5 years now).  But on my wife's Windows 8 system with Acrobat Reader XI (latest update installed) it crashes out without an error message every time within seconds of opening the form.  It works perfect on my my Windows 7 Acrobat Reader XI, same update of the reader.  ANyone know what Windows 8 problem is?

Does Adobe Reader work ok with other PDFs on the same machine? If you start it from START instead of double clicking and leave it, does it stay open?

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