Newb: cannot view PDF files in Web Browser

I have a new Windows 7 computer & have installed Acrobat Standard 9.3.2 and Reader 9.3.1.
Whenever I attempt to "download" (i.e. view) a PDF in IE browser (or Firefox 3.6), I get the following error message:
    "The Adobe Acrobat/Reader that is running can not be used to view PDF files in a Web Browser.
      Adobe Acrobat/Reader version 8 or 9 is required.  Please exit and try again."
The error remains the same regardless of whether Acrobat or Reader is running/not running prior to download attempt.  My work-around solution is to save the file to disk, & then open it.  This is a pain & should not be necessary.
Any advice that anyone can give me to correct this problem will be received with great thanks!
FastKick

Thanks for your prompt & accurate response, John!
With hindsight, I realise that I downloaded Reader when another install program told me that I needed it. 
It would have helped me if the Acrobat install program had warned me in big colored type, not to install Reader...
I am happy now....
FastKick

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