I get this error: Acrobat failed to connect to DDE Server. What's wrong and how do I fix it?

Why doesn't Adobe have tech support? I have this error and need to have it solved. Adobe will not open up when I hit a pdf file? Acrobat Installation & Update Issues

Hi Ammjr,
Please let me know what version of Acrobat you are using and on which OS?
Try Updating Acrobat to the latest patch and check.
Also try repairing Acrobat from the 'Help' menu and check.
Was this working fine for you before?
Regards,
Rave

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