Yes, you would think that would do it, huh? So I took my time to download it again, after it didn't work the second time. After waiting for Adobe to bombard me with add ons it finally downloaded it , again. Same result. So I went to my 'default programs manager' . When I open Windows Live mail, there is nothing in there that pertains to using or setting any .pdf reader. In the master list of 'programs' there is no mention of Adobe Reader. In the file association section .pdf is already set to be associated with Adobe Reader...it says so.
So, what do I do now? I just love wasting my time on programs like this. I really have nothing better to do. Windows 7 sucks, Windows Live Mail sucks; you cannot even import addresses of 'sent mail' easily, Microsoft sucks time and money. I have to open the email that contains 40 pdf attachments in my MacBook pro. No issues there. No wonder people who responded to my post use other programs, stupid me has to try to use the one that should be allowed, instead here I am using my valuable time because, again, Microsoft can't get it done, no matter how small the issue. AlCatt