Why i cant install photoshop cs3

i cant continue installing adobe photoshop cs3 in my computer,
it says....
installation cannot continue until the following applications are closed...
- internet explorer
but all the application in my desktop are closed....
whats wrong with this....??
please someone help me...

You might want to attempt an install in Safe Mode. It seems that something in your Start folder is calling IE, though it is probably in the background. Or, you could go to Processes in Task Manager, find IE and End Process. You might get a complaint from whatever program called it up originally, but should be able to "end" it.
Do not know if CS3 will install in Safe Mode (most programs will), but it might be worth a try.
Then, take Curt's and John's advice for free tech support.
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