10.5.6 broe Fireworks CS4

Hi.
I've updated to 10.5.6 and now Adobe Fireworks CS4 doesn't work anymore! Splash screen disappears, and then the report window pops up. I tried to reinstall the enitre CS4 suite, and reset the software configurations. Nothing to do.
Some help?
THANKS.

Hi Zatteo;
It is possibly that the problem can be caused by the system or the user's files. A very fast way to decide which is causing the problem is to create a new user. From that new user attempt to run the application. If it works then the problem is in the old user's account for not it is in the system. At least it gives you a hint as to where the problem is.
Allan

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<user_name> = Your User Name:
in XP:
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