"Save As" Forms In Acrobat X

I have created multiple forms for my organization in LiveCycle that allow trainers to evaluate new hires. All of the forms are located in a Portfolio that are on the main server. The trainers are able to fill out part of the form, save it, and return to it later when they have more time. They are using Reader 9 to accomplish this.
The problem is the organization is slowly swapping out the old computers with new computers. These new computers come with Acrobat X on them. Now the trainers are unable to "Save As" the partially completed forms. This problem only occurrs with computers with Acrobat X on them. As a test, one of the IT guys removed X and installed 9 and the problem was gone.
I have scoured the web looking for a work-around and saw reference to using LiveCyle to change the priveledges. I created the form in LiveCycle, but used 9 Pro to extend the priveledes allowing users to save the forms. I do not know how to extend the priveledges in LiveCycle.
Regardless, the forms were working in 9, but not in X. Can anyone give me some advice?

Thank you George for the reply and advice. I downloaded the free version of
Adobe X Pro, opened up a file and enabled the priveledges. I re-saved the
file and opened fine and was saveable with filled in form data on the
same computer.
I saved the file and took it to work to one of the 'new' computers that
only has Adobe Reader X and the file is still not saved with the message;
"Data typed into this form will not be saved. Adobe Reader can only save a
blank copy of this form.
The form, with changes, still works on all of the Adobe Reader 9 computers.

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