Why won't my screen show the menu?

Short guide from Adobe Acrobat for you

1.Right click on any PDF document -> Get Info
2.Click on Open with entry on the get info dialog
3.In the Application dropdown locate to your installed copy of Acrobat and select Acrobat application
4.Once you have selected Acrobat click the "Change All button below the drop down"
5.Click Continue on the user confirmation dialog
6.Quit the Get Info window

Sometimes even manuals and guides can't assist. I usually use PDF recovery online with the help of a cup of coffee, Google, and my brain. That's the things I have for now

https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/kb/troubleshoot-pdf-printing-acrobat-reader.html
https://pdf.recoverytoolbox.com/online

Check for any updates and optional updates in control panel.
Run Windows Update in Windows 7

Using Windows Update in Windows 7 keeps your laptop and desktop computer safer.
Microsoft periodically releases updates and security fixes.

By loading these updates, you are keeping your Windows computer safe from viruses, spyware and malware.

With Windows Update, you have the ability to download updates and choose when to install, automatically have updates applied, check for updates only and/or never check for updates.

Click "Start," "All Program" "Windows Update."
Alternatively, you can click the "Start" orb and type Windows Update in the instant search box.

Windows Update appears in the list for you to choose.
Click "Check for updates;" it is located on the left hand-side of the open window.

Windows 7 begins checking for updates.
They are categorized as important and optional.
Click the "Important Update" link and choose all that apply.

Once you are finished choosing your important updates, click "OK."
Click the "Optional Update" link and choose all that apply.

Once you are finished choosing your important updates, click "OK."
Click "Install updates."

Windows 7 downloads your updates and installs them.
A reboot of your computer is required once the update process is complete.
You might also try this for IE 7 not sure about IE 9
Fix Adobe Acrobat or Reader 9 Crash on Internet Explorer 7 Problem

Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader 9 enable the computer to view PDF files.
These applications also install an add on, or plug in a small software that adds extra features to a programto Internet Explorer 7, enabling IE7 to load PDF files from within the browser.

If conflicting add-ons are installed to the browser, or if the Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader software is not properly installed, however, IE7 will crash whenever it attempts to load a PDF.

Open Internet Explorer.
Hold down "Alt" to show all of the toolbars.

Click "Tools" from the menu bar.
Click "Internet Options."

Go to the "Advanced" tab.
Click "Reset" to revert the Internet Explorer 7 settings to default.

Click "OK."
Restart Internet Explorer after resetting the browser.

Return to the "Tools" menu and click "Manage Add-ons."
Wait for all of the add-ons to load in the right pane, then look through the list to find the add-ons labeled "BHO" or "Browser Helper."

Click each add-on with "BHO" or "Browser Helper" in the name, then click "Disable." Restart IE when finished.

Download the Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader 9 software from the Adobe website, if you do not already have the setup program on your computer or on disc.

Click "Start."
Click "Control Panel."

Click "Programs," then click "Programs and Features."
Scroll to "Adobe Acrobat" or "Adobe Reader 9."

Right-click the program. Select "Uninstall" from the context menu.
Follow the onscreen directions to remove the software from the computer, then restart the PC.

Log back in to Windows and click "Start."
Click "Computer."

Navigate to the folder where the Adobe setup file is saved or insert the Adobe Acrobat CD.
If the file is saved on the computer, double-click the file to launch the installer.

Follow the onscreen prompts to reinstall the plug-in to Internet Explorer 7.
Restart the PC when the installation is complete.

Open Internet Explorer 7 after booting to Windows.
Open a PDF file from within the browser to test the browser.

http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/331/331025.html

Create Menu tab right click in the top of screen (toolbar) you will see a number of toolbar options select the menu bar This will add to your screen toolbar File Edit View Favorites Tools and Help Select Tools tab then from the drop down menu Mange Add - Ons you will see Toolbar Extensions Search Providers Accelerators and Tracking protection You can remove or disable them right click on them select disable or remove some don't have the option to remove Hope this helps.

right click on the item you wish to open and select "open with" and select adobe x from the menu...
I still cant set acrobat x as the default, Win 8 continues to default to adobe reader.

You can always show the Favorites, Command, Status, and Menu bars by right-clicking the Tools button on the right, then select them from the drop down menu.

Help with PDF Documents Some documents on Maine.gov are provided in PDF format. In order to view or print PDF documents, you need the free Adobe Reader. Generally, you will find an alternative format is also provided for the document, such as Microsoft Word, HTML, or plain text. If you cannot access a document in PDF format and there is no alternative version, please contact the agency or contact the Maine.gov webmaster for assistance.
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We've provided solutions for some common PDF issues below.
General Tips:

• If you are having trouble opening a PDF document, one of the first things to try is updating your Adobe Reader to the latest version. You may also need to update your browser if you are using an older browser.
• Additional support is available on the Adobe Reader Support Page (Adobe.com).
• You may also want to read Adobe's more detailed troubleshooting tips.

Problem 1: Blank Page in Browser You have selected to download a file and you receive a blank page with a "Done" message at the bottom of the browser. This may be because you do not have enough space in your temporary internet file folder to complete the download.
Solution: Internet Explorer: Tools> Internet Options> Temporary Internet Files> select Delete Files
Netscape: Edit> Preferences> Under Category on the left Advanced> Cache> click Clear Memory Cache
Problem 2: Blank Page "%PDF" You received an error message containing "% PDF" or you have received a blank page while trying to download. This is due to a problem with your web browser not opening .pdf documents correctly.
Solution: Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0: Edit> Preferences> General> Options> Web Browser Options> make sure the Display PDF in Browser box is not checked.
Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 and newer: Edit > Preferences > Internet > make sure the Display PDF in Browser box is not checked.
Problem 3: "Error Locating Object Handler" You receive an error message that says "Error Locating Object Handler" while trying to download a document. This is because there is a dependency with a plug-in for Adobe Acrobat while using Internet Explorer.
Solution: Please go to the following website for detailed instructions: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q262213
Problem 4: Unable to Print You have successfully downloaded the pdf, can view it on your computer screen but are unable to print. This is due to a post script error with your printer.
Solution: In any Acrobat Reader program: File > Print > check the Print As Image box > OK
Problem 5: "Adobe Reader could not open file" You received the error message "Adobe Reader could not open 'filename.pdf'" because it is either not a supported file type or because the file has been corrupted (for example, it was sent as an email attachment and wasn't correctly decoded).
Solution: Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0: Edit> Preferences> Internet> make sure the Display PDF in Browser box is not checked.

When you select Advanced > Enable Usage Rights in Adobe Reader the Enable Usage Rights in Adobe Reader dialog box shown in Figure opens




Click Save Now and your file is enabled with the four items described above. You need Acrobat Professional for all enabling features. These commands are not available to Acrobat Standard users (Acrobat Standard available for Windows only in Acrobat 8). When you select the Enable Usage Rights for Adobe Reader menu command and click Save Now all enabling features are added to the PDF.

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Go to start menu->control panel->add remove programs.
Then select adobe acrobat reader then click on remove.
Then it uninstall it.
Let me know if you need more assistanse.
Thanks.

“Error 1402: Could not open key [key name] .”
Your best bet here is to do a complete uninstall of all previous versions of reader before you try installation again.

1. Choose Start > Control Panel (Windows XP), or Start > Settings > Control Panel (Windows 2000).
2. Double-click Add Or Remove Programs.
3. Select Adobe Acrobat [version] and click Remove.
   
4. When prompted, confirm that you want to remove Reader.
5. Repeat the above procedure for all installed versions of Reader.
6. Restart the computer, and then reinstall Adobe Reader.

An Online manual in PDF (Portable Document Format) was installed along with your software. If you already have Adobe Acrobat Reader 3.0 or higher on your computer, your manual is ready to read and print immediately after you install the program:

1. Click Start
2. Select Programs (or All Programs)
3. Select the name of the program you just installed (you may have to Select Cosmi, then Select the program name)
4. From your program's sub-menu, you should see Manual or PDF Manual.

If Acrobat Reader is not already installed on your computer, you may download the latest reader from Adobe or follow the instructions below to install the version that came with your program:

1. Click Start
2. Select Programs (or All Programs)
3. Select the name of the program you just installed (you may have to Select Cosmi, then Select the program name)
4. From your program's sub-menu, Click on the Read Me file.
5. Follow the instructions that are provided to you from the Read Me file on how to install the Adobe Acrobat Reader from your CD.