3 things about Adobe Reader...

#3 You usually do NOT need it to open, read ...and often to edit PDF files. I have only encountered 2-3 PDF files in 5-6 years that required Adobe.

PDFExchange reader (even the free version) will do 97.461% of PDF stuff....and it loads much faster.

You can even view them in the free file manager named... "Free Commander" (for those who are unfamilar, this is a better replacement for Windows Explorer)

I have this hobby/mission to steer folks away from Adobe & Real Audio.

PDF and FLV (flash) files do NOT require the original programs.....