Windows 2008 windows service cannot launch Adobe Reader

I created a windows service that receives pdf files in one folder and should print them opening adobe reader. In my PC with Windows 7 it works just fine but when the application is deployed in Windows 2008 R2 server then the windows service is not able to
launch Adobe Reader.
I searched on Internet and I found that it might be related to the Session 0 used by the services.
I tried multiple possible solutions without success.
Thank you in advance for any support with this issue

Hi,
Are there any related error messages logged?
If not, I suggest you use Process Monitor to find out why exactly Windows cannot launch Adobe Reader.
Process Monitor v3.1
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb896645?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396
In addition, here is a troubleshooting link below for you:
Troubleshoot PDFs that won't open
https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/kb/cant-open-pdf.html
Please Note: Since the web site is not hosted by Microsoft, the link may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this information.
Best Regards,
Amy
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