Saving file overwrites another file

When i try to save a pdf file by clicking on "file, save as" (Using Pro 9, Windows 7) and attempt to put it in a folder, the cursor jumps to a file already in the folder and substitutes its name in the "save" dialogue box, the result being that it overwrites the file that is alreay there unless i rewrite the file name. No one in Mircorsoft seems to know what this is about. maybe you do? It only happens with Adobe, not with WORD, Below are the four steps in saving the file, and the last step is where it changes the file name from "40 Leading others....." to the name of a file already saved in the folder" EH Vaad...w
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