Open PDF files in IE by Acrobat Standard 8 instead Reader

Hi,
I have an issue when I open PDF files in Internet Explorer.
On my computer, Acrobat Reader 7 and Acrobat Standard 8 are installed.
I want that Acrobat Standard 8 opens my PDF files instead of Acrobat Reader 7.
There is 2 conditions : I can't (I mustn't) uninstall Acrobat Reader 7 !
How can I fix it?
Thank you for your help ;o)

Be sure no aspects of AR7 are running in the background (part of the typical problem). Be sure that AA8 is the default in the selection of PDF files. Last, open AA8 before you start IE. I am not sure these will resolve the issue, but they might be worth a try.

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