Reader 11 install fails on Macbook Pro

I am using a Macbook Pro running Mac OS 10.8.2.
Adober Reader 10 was installed on this machine when I purchased it new January 2, 2013 and it worked fine.  Last week I got a screen message that Adobe Reader 11 was available.  I tried to install version 11 and it failed.  I have tried several times with it failing every time.  I un-installed version 10 and tried to install version 11 again and it fails.  I downloaded version 10 and that install fails.
The install starts and then Package Scripts run for a long time then it is Validating Install then the installation fails.
Does anyone have an idea why I am having this problem?
Thanks, Bill

a) Check that your ram was inserted properly. Loose ram costs lives
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303491
b) Insert your install DVD and restart the computer - hold down the D key as it starts up and run the Apple Hardware Test (I think it's D - it says which key on the disk) and see if
i) The test completes
ii) If there are any errors.
If the error mentions memory or ram, see if the machine will start without the offending chip.

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