Continual blank registration window preventing startup of Photoshop CS 3 on Mac OS 10.6.8

I have been using Photoshop CS3 Extended for quiet a while without problems.Suddenly a blank registration window shows up whenever I need to use the program.Because I am unable to do anything with a blank window I cannot dispose of it and I cannot get past it to complete the startup process so I have to force quit the program.I have registered this version probably more than once so I can't imagine that to be a problem.
I always use a partitioned drive with a full copy of the OS and applications installed on it.The same problem exists with that copy of Photoshop as well.
I am using an early Mac Pro with Snow Leopard.
I have uninstalled the program and reinstalled it from my original disc but the same problem still exists.How do I solve the problem of being "locked out" of the application as I am also locked out of work as well ?
Upgrading to a later version is not an option at this point.
Thank you for any help and assistance that will get me working again.

I am speechless....it worked a charm ! I can't belive that darn window has gone so I just keep starting and quiting the program to be sure it really is gone for good...
I wish I could solve all my problems by just disconnecting the internet and clicking on a "never" button.....so easy, so darn simple and so elegant it almost defies description !
Thanks a million Curt...you saved my day as well as my rear end....

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