Can't load Illustrator CS3

Running Win XP SP3
I've tried to load this from disk and also copied files to Desktop to try loading from there.
I've also cleaned disk and the Disc Reader
Installation appears to get 97% of the way through, then the load indicator does a couple of back flips on itself and brings up the following messages in the image below.
If anyone can assist, it would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance
WK

No clue. Your screenshot is still queued, so I can't see the message. Still, that aside, you can try a few things. If there are other Adobe apps currently on the system, get rid of them, including Acrobat/ Adobe Reader. Uninstall or use the CS3 Clean Script from the support page or the CS4 Clean Utility. Furthermore, use the Microsoft Installer Cleanup Utility to look for orphaned install entries. in addition, use CCCleaner or something similar to do some general housekeeping. Quite possible, that at some point directories are full and the install can't proceed. For more info, we'll have to wait for the pic to show up. You can also provide your installer log from C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Installers. tThis may reveal some more details.
Mylenium

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