Problems with all versions of Adobe Reader Changing shortcuts upon install.

I am using windows 7 and attempting to install Adobe Reader 9.3.4. When I do this all of my shortcut icons change to Adobe Reader icons. Also, the destination links in the shortcuts have NOT changed but when I click on something such as the calculator it will try to open Adobe Reader. The shortcuts return to normal when Adobe Reader is uninstalled. I have installed several older versions of Adobe Reader and the same thing happens. has anyone heard of this happening and if so do you happen to know of a solution?

There was some discussion here around this issue.Please refer to the following post:
http://forums.adobe.com/thread/679898

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