Can't Uninstall or Reinstall CS3

CS3 began to operate strangely (eg multiple unrequested Help windows, customized Colour Settings not sticking) so I decided to reinstall CS3.
First I deactivated CS3 (standalone, not part of a suite) then I tried to uninstall it. Using (Vista's) Program/Features I started the uninstall process - this began ok but stopped with the message:
"Summary
Errors: 2 components:
X Adobe photoshop CS3
Component removal failed
X Shared components
Component removal failed"
Then I tried to Reinstall the program (also from the Program/Features function) hoping that this would lead to a successful removal. But this led to exactly the same message after a few steps.
So - I cannot remove the program and cannot reinstall it.
Have searched this forum and Googled for an anwser without success. Grateful for any light in my darkness.
David

Go here:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/295823
Under Resolution and item 1. you'll see a link "msicuu2.exe"
Download that, install it, open it (Windows Install Clean Up) and look for the program you want to uninstall. Highlight it then click "remove".
That should allow you to reinstall the program.
I suggest that you then do a clean uninstall, remove any lingering folders, then reinstall.
J.R.

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