Can't re-install PS 5.0."Invalid VDD format registry "

After uninstalling PS 5.0 from my computer running Windows Vista Home Premium I am unable to reinstall it.
(I uninstalled it because the lasso tool kept crashing the app.Resetting tools and re-booting everything did not fix this).
When attempting to install it, I get the message:
"SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\VirtualDeviceDrivers.VDD.Virtual Device Driver format registry is invalid. Choose ‘Close’ to terminate the application."
(The only option available is to close it-there is no 'ignore' option)
It has run fine on this same computer for several years.
Any proposed solutions?
Thanks,
Tom M.

Hi FreyaTP,
Please refer the Kb Doc : http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/error-exit-6-exit-7.html.
Please see Troubleshoot with install logs | CS5, CS5.5, CS6 - http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/troubleshoot-install-logs-cs5-cs5.html for information on how to review your installation logs

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