PDF disapppears in Preview PDF tab

hi
i am completely new to LCD ES2. i downloaded the train version today and after installing the trail version created a new blank form and placed a checkbox on the form and then tried to preview the form using the "Preview PDF" tab but surprisingly i get an blank screen. i can see when i click the tab the pdf seems to be loading but somehow i can only see the blank screen.
i did not make any changes to any kind of settings just opened the LCD after installing and tried doing the above.
can some on please help
Thank You.
Goutham

Is Reader or Acrobat installed on the machine hosting LiveCycle Designer?
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