When I click on a pdf file, it goes to Windows Media Center

I have Vista and upgraded to IE8 about a month ago. Now when I click on a pdf file, it goes directly to the Windows Media Center. I have no idea what's going on or how to fix it.
Suggestions?
Thanks in advance

Somehow, PDFs have become associated with Media center as the default application for opening them.
Right click a PDfFand choose Properties.
To the right of Opens with, there is a Change button. Click it and select Adobe Reader from the list of programs.
Click OK, Check the box to always use the selected program to open this type of file (If it's clickable), then click Apply and OK.
A reboot may be necessary.

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