Problem saving a pdf in illustrator

When I save a pdf file in Illustrator I get a sign saying "This file has no program associated to perform this action. Install the appropriate program or, if you already have it installed, create an association in the Control Panel Programs defaults ", how I fix this?

the error message you get tells you exactly what to do...
if you already have it installed, create an association in the Control Panel Programs defaults

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