Can't install CS3

Hi everyone,
I purchased and downloaded CS3 ( Windows ) earlier in the
week.
I tried to install it, but I get this error: ( link to view
image ! )
http://www.dj-software.com.au/dw_cs3_error.jpg
I looked for any installation error logs, but I can find
nothing that gives me any more information.
I do have Fireworks 9 beta installed, and I'm wondering if
that is causing the problem.
So since then I have done the following:
1. Went to un-install Fireworks beta 9 under add remove
programs but I just get an error.
2. Move the fireworks 9 folder to another drive.
3. Ran Registry Mechanic to clean up the mess left by moving
this folder manually.
4. Installed again - same error.
5. Un-installed and re-installed on my E: drive ( internal
second hard drive ) - same error.
Have confirmed that the download is OK as it installs OK on
my notebook.
Having paid an absurd price in Australia for the upgrade
compared to the US price, you can imagine I'm annoyed, as I
e-mailed Australian support ( as instructed ) 24 hours ago ( across
our normal office hours ) and have had no reply.
If anyone has any ideas I would very much appreciate it.
regards, Dave Porter
dj-software
Perth, Western Australia

"Ganda1f" <[email protected]> wrote in
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news:f0518r$egb$[email protected]..
> Hi everyone,
>
> I purchased and downloaded CS3 ( Windows ) earlier in
the week.
>
> I do have Fireworks 9 beta installed, and I'm wondering
if that is causing
> the
> problem.
Could very well be. Have you contacted anyone from the beta
program about
the issue?
This may help: "If you are a beta user, you must first
uninstall all CS3
beta programs on your machine before installing the shipping
versions". You
may want to contact support at www.adobe.com/support
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