How do I set Preview to open pdf files

when I try to open a pdf file in safari 6, I get an error telling me to accept the end user license for adobe acrobat. Why?

You should contact Adobe Support and/or post in the Adobe Forums since it's their product.
To get Preview to open PDF files:
Highlight the PDF file>File>Get Info> 
In the Get Info window, scroll down to "Open with:"
Select Preview open the file.
Click the "Change All..." button if you want to "Use this application to open all documents like this.”

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