CS2 and Windows 7

I have been using CS2 for many years on windows xp
- my laptop has now died and I have purchased a new one with Windows 7 but it will not load CS2 - how can I get round this please?

For even CS2 to have a chance to work you have to run the install .exe file as Admin. Insert the disk but do not run it. Choose explore and look in the PS CS4 folder for the .exe file and run as Admin.
After install, reboot computer.
Also before you run the software you need to take adobe reader off your computer. Also insure no other adobe products are running in the background. Turn off any anti-virus software and also turn off windows Defender.
If CS2 installs then don't forget to run CS2 the first time as Admin. In Start locate CS2 and right click on that. Choose properties, Compatibility, and check run as Admin. Hit apply then ok to close. Start CS2 and don't forget to update.
PS CS2 is NOT listed on the Microsoft Website as software that is tested and will run on Windows 7. May work, may not.

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