Reader doesn't open when clicking on PDF file

Well, it eventually works, but I have to keep trying and trying... never had this problem before last update. Help?!

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[11/12/2014 1:14 PM]
Log Name:      Application
Log Name:      Application
Source:        Application Error
Date: 11/12/2014 10:59:54 AM
Event ID:      1000
Task Category: (100)
Level:         Error
Keywords:      Classic
User:          N/A
Computer:      3XT41M1.rocgroup.com
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