CS2 to CS4 Extended Problem

After loading the CS4 Extended version, the "Upgrade Check" defaults to CS3 Extended as my previous version. The problem is that I do not have and CS3 product installed on my system. I do, however, have CS2.
Of course, without the correct version for the upgrade checker to read, I am unable to get CS4 to accept and work beyond the 30 day trial period.
I could really use some help on this. How do I get the upgrade checker to recognize CS2?

Bob -
The problem was easily resolved with a call to Adobe. Apparently, the default problem was due to a previous beta install of the CS3 Extended Suite that I had not completely removed from my system. I was assured that the problem was not an SKU issue.
Thanks again for the input.

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