CS2 on Windows 8.1 - Can't set-up because of message-missing or invalid personalization message

I have downloaded CS2 onto Windows 8.1.  I cannot set-up because I get the message:THE INSTALLER COULD NOT START BECAUSE OF THE FOLLOWING REASONS: MISSING OR INVALID PERSONALIZATION INFORMATION. MISSING RESOURCES LIBRARY.  I am a legit licence holder and have an Adobe ID.  Can anyone please help or advise?

See Error: Activation Server Unavailable | CS2, Acrobat 7, Audition 3

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