Opening PDF Files In Adobe Reader Freezes Computer

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From: Mac_Again
Date: Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:36

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When I open ANY pdf file in Reader, Reader:

1. Opens the document
2. Hangs for a couple of seconds*
3. Returns to the document

* By "hangs", I mean the mouse cursor completely disappears and the PC , as if Reader is doing a virus check or something. If ANYTHING happens on the PC during this 2-5 second window, the entire computer freezes and locks up for good, and MUST be turned off and back on - this is frying my hard drives!! I've replaced two already!!

What is Reader doing during this few-second pause? Why can't I use the PC for anything else during this pause, including background tasks? I have to close EVERYTHING else down to open a pdf file, and most of the time that does not even work.

Any ideas? Thank you!

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