Opening multiple file when just double clicking one

I have an issue with my OS, I think, lately when I double click to open a file it opens files that have been worked on in the past along with the file I'm opening, I have had to force quite or wait until I get an error that too many files are opening. It has been happening with acrobat Reader 8, so I'm not sure if this is an Adobe thing or and OS thing.

Try using [Onyx|http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/20070] to clear out your caches, and repair permissions as well. Also, reset your PRAM.
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