Unable to create pdf's in Excel since Acrobat updated 23rd April 2010

Since Acrobat updated this morning myself and several colleagues are no longer able to create pdf's in Microsoft Excel.
Using Excel 2003 SP3 and Acrobat pro 9 V9.3.2
The excel file to be pdf'd includes text boxes, graphics and the usual spreadsheet data.
I have restarted etc...
Has anyone else had this problem? Know of a workaround?
Many thanks,
Matt

I have not had the problem, but how are you trying to produce the PDF for those that might be able to answer the question. There are several methods and the answer may depend on your answer. Also, can you not create one at all, or is it that either PDF Maker or the Adobe PDF printer do not work?

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