Why can't I save pdfs in Adobe Reader X (10.1.1)

I am unable to save copies ofcertain pdfs in Reader X (10.1.1). The pdf (from an academic journal) opens without problem but when I click on the Save a copy icon in the tool bar nothing happens. I'm told to click Shift+Ctrl+S and then get a "Bad Parameter " message. If I click on the Print icon there is no problem. I'm running Windows 7.
Any ideas?
Thanks
mikeman56

I have searched the net and can not come up with anything else to support my problem. Like you I have a user on my network who is using Adobe X. When he downloads and runs certain files he is unable to save them, but can save them as a different file. Adobe X displays a message along the lines that it has features disabled but if you save the file as a different one they will allow editing. When this is done, nothing has changed.
The user can not save files, that other users have no problem saving. I did a full check, the files are not digitally signed, protected, and have no security measures attached to them at all. A full reinstall does not help.

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