Adobe Reader XI does not open

Why won't my adobe reader open and read PDF files. It is very annoying

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Google Chrome uses its own PDF viewer.

Regarding Adobe Reader not opening local PDF files, three possibilities

Using Windows Explorer navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Reader 11.0\Reader, then double-click on Eula.exe and accept the license agreement
Can you open Adobe Reader by itself? If so, try disabling Protected Mode [Edit | Preferences | Security (Enhanced)].
It could even be a malware issue; see http://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/kb/reader-core-dll-error.html

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What is your operating system? What is your Reader version?

Are these local or online documents? If online, in what browser?

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Windows7 Professional

Adobe Reader XI (11.0.03)

Some Docs are local and others online

Google Chrome

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pwillenerCorrect answer

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Google Chrome uses its own PDF viewer.

Regarding Adobe Reader not opening local PDF files, three possibilities

Using Windows Explorer navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Reader 11.0\Reader, then double-click on Eula.exe and accept the license agreement
Can you open Adobe Reader by itself? If so, try disabling Protected Mode [Edit | Preferences | Security (Enhanced)].
It could even be a malware issue; see http://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/kb/reader-core-dll-error.html

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