Problems installing cs3 production premium: database corrupt

I have a new computer with windows 8.
On my old computer i used Premiere Pro CS3, now i tried Premiere Elements 11. I´m not happy with it so i deinstalled it and tried to install the CS3 production premium on the new Computer.
When I insert the disk and click on install an error appers immediately: "The installation database is corrupt."
I found out that there is an "Creative Suite Cleaner Tool" so i used it, but this doesnt resolve my error.
What do I have to do to install the CS3 Production Premium?
Oliver

Manually delete the caps.db in the caps folder:
Important Directories
Bob does have a point, though. Installing and using CS3 on Win8 is going to be all sorts of trouble, regardless.
Mylenium

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Latina - while Peter's comment about your permission requirement is correct you have not mentioned a message telling you that you do not have the authority.
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http://kb.adobe.com/selfservice/viewContent.do?externalId=kb402426&sliceId=1
Solution 3: Start the Setup and then interrupt it.
1. Navigate to the following folder on your hard drive:
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"%CommonProgramFiles%\Adobe\Installers\c14ac4070fd9614ffe63f4bb533db2c\resources\common\s cripts"
2. Locate a file called "ContainerProxy.js" open it with a text editor (E.G.: Notepad).
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I was (key word) having problems with my installation of CS3 on my brand new (3 days old) computer with Windows Vista x64. Finally after two days of installing and uninstalling, I called Adobe support. I was pleasantly surprised with how quickly they solved my problem (if only I had called sooner).
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wow...thank you so much for this posting. I just got home & followed your steps and now I have CS3 up & running. After 4 days of stressing out, finally someone was able to assist. Why can't the Adobe Experts & Employees on these forums supply this much needed information?????
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INSTALLATION/ RE INSTALLATION COMPLETED
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It's in Help>Transfer Activation.
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>It's hard to take a rant like this seriously, or agree with anything >that's
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