I can no longer print pdf files

When I select a PDF file to print
First "Print to File" pops-up
Next "output file name" box opens
This all changed when I downloaded 8.1.2 . First all of 8.0 was not removed. I did that. I uninstalled 8.1.2 more than once. I even changed to firefox from IE 7.
I am not a computer person. I do need to be able to print pdf files
I will take any help. Keep it simple, please!
I use Windows XP Home sp2

I am a mac OS X 10.4.11 user and I have adobe acrobat 8 professional. Recently, I am unable to print pdfs. I can open them to read, but when I send them to the printer they won't print. The printer icon just jumps then nothing happens.
I tried switching printers, from a HP 990cse to a Cannon pixma iP4300 however that doesn't help either. Same result (or rather lack of results).
Any thoughts on what is wrong?
Thanks
Gail

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