Installation problem any program that requires Adobe Air

Installation problem

I just purchased a new HP Pavilion Laptop running windows 8

If I try to install any program that requires Adobe Air I get a failure message that says

"Sorry an error has occured

The applcation could not be installed because the installer file is damaged.  Try obtaining a new installer  file for the applciation author"

I have version 14.0.0.110 of Adobe Air Installed.  

I have installed all widows updates.

I have removed and re installed Adobe Air but the problem persists

Very frustrating problem, any help or direction is appreciated