Replace form fields

I received a form with editible fields.  I need to replace the editible form fields with static lines.  In the past I have made this change by selecting all at one time but cannot remember how to do it again.  I would appreciate any help on this.

I am using Acrobat Professional 8, it was created in 7.   In Advanced Editor, it will only allow me to use the touchup tools.  In Advance > Security > Show Security Properties, the dropdown shows "No Security" but the Restricions Summary shows it does not allow Changing the Document.
I can edit in Form Designer but it won't allow me to use the optimizer to flatten the form.  I get a message that it is XML and cannot be optiminzed.

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