Automatically open .pdf in Adobe Reader

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Hello, I had Adobe Reader 4.0 on my computer, then I downloaded version 6.0 and uninstalled the old version.
Since then, all *.pdf files no longer open automatically with Adobe Reader; I first have to launch the program to then open the file I'm interested in.
Does anyone know how I can open the files directly like before? (I've tried the properties with "open with," but it doesn't recognize the program in the list).
Thanks

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  1. I found a solution that might interest others!!!
    With Windows Vista, you just need to change the name of the EXE file.
    I modified AcroRd32.exe to Adobe Reader8.1 and after that, it appeared in the list.
    This now resolves my problem!!

    Best regards
    mitmal
    1. This technique worked for me! Thank you!
    2. This technique worked for me too! I changed the EXE point name to AcroRd10.0.
    3. Thank you very much!
      I used to spend 5 minutes opening a pdf, now it's instant! :-)