Reader 8.1.2 won't open desktop icons

I have had previous versions of Adobe installed. If logged in as a network administrator on my pc, I can open any pdf, no matter it's location. If I log in as a general user on our network - w/limited network access, I can open adobe reader 8.1.2 and go through the file menu to open a document. If I try to click on the pdf icon on my desktop, it won't open. It's like it doesn't know which program to use. I've tried: 1) specifying the target location & program via right clicking on pdf icon and selecting "open with" ...doesn't work, 2)uninstalling adobe & reinstalling...doesn't work, 3)registry cleaner...doesn't work, 4) gave administrator privileges to my general user access and tried to open desktop icon...doesn't work. If I try to open a pdf in an email, it won't open either. The ONLY way I can open pdf is if I log in as administrator OR if I first open Adobe Reader 8.1.2 and then choose the file I wish to open by going through the file>open menu. If I can't find a fix, then I will be redoing my pc. Please let me know if there is a 'fix' out there. Thanks!

I regret the moment I thought that installing Adobe reader 812.I had had a blissful relationship with all previous versions and apart from the interfering busybody (ie account control) giving me dire warnings about known compatibility problems - which ive not had - all was fine ; until I tried to download and install 812.I have had the same experience as others with the processgoing smoothly.However,each time ive ried to use it sends a record up with the message "invalid plugin detected adobe willcease workining.I disabled the plug ins and still he is on strike.Indeed,On one occasion I think he must have had his militant friends round as not onlydid he refuse to work but my whole system refused to work and I ended up having to disconnect the power.I would have made him redundant but I had already sacked his predecessor.I suppose I could try to tempt him back with higher wages but the real issue is that the longer people carry on using older versiond the more likely it is that version 7 will fall in with the wrong crowd and be a likely candidate for corruption.(why did he have a copy of woodworker monthly and has been talking to fellow conspirators about wooden ponys?).You have to retain a sense of humour but to end on a serious note - if solution is not found soon I can envisage the trial seperation becoming a permanent divorce!

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