Unable to open Reader

Have Windows XP.  Since March have been unable to open pdf files (following auto update??) Cannot open Adobe Reader  In both cases get error message "Reader has encouontered a problem and has to close". Have tried uninstalling and reinstalling, says installation successful but still same problem.  Any suggestions??    jimbarwen

You can try to use the 'System Restore' Program in Win XP. In case you don't know of it, click your start button, go to all Programs, accessories, system tools, system restore. Choose  "restore Computer to an earlier Date" pick a day that's highlighted on the calander there, and continue with the program. It will go through its ordeal and restore computer to an earlier date, effectively uninstalling anything put in After that Date ! It works like a charm. SyxPak.

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