Trying to install InDesign CS3 on a new PC with Windows 8.1.

I downloaded the Installer for CS3 and used the original disks.  It appeared to successfully download but would not run.  As mine was an upgrade version I did an Upgrade Check but could not get beyond the information required for a qualifying product.  I previouisly used PageMaker 7.0 and this is not one of the listed choices.  I used the Compatibility Troubleshooter and got an "incompatible program" response.  This doesn't make sense given that there is an Installer for CS3.  Any thoughts?

I entered the CS3 serial number.  As it is a new computer I did not load the old PageMaker 7.0 program that I have not used for years.  PageMaker is not listed as a qualifying program.  I still have the disks and serial number for this program but there is nowhere to enter it.  Given that there is an Installer for CS3 I assumed that I should be able to use the program.  Is there any way around this?

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