Indesign 3.0 can't print to adobepdf

I am having an issue where I can't print ANYTHING in InDesign 3.0 to a PDF file.
Not sure what is wrong but it will not work, period.
Any advice? Thanks.

A few clarifying questions:
Are you actually using version 3.0 of InDesign, or are you using CS3 (v 5.0)?
What steps are you taking to export to PDF?
Any screenshots would be very helpful.

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Date: Sun, 28 Aug 2011 12:41:32 -0600
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: How can I print my A4 Book now in 8"x10.5"? RESIZE?
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