do you need protected mode enabled
To check the status of protected mode, choose File > Properties > Advanced > Protected Mode. Protected mode is enabled by default. To specify the settings, do the following: Choose Edit > Preferences. In the Categories list on the left, select Security (Enhanced). In the Sandbox Protections section, select or deselect Enable Protected Mode At Startup. Enable Create Protected Mode Log File to record events. The changes take effect the next time you start the application.