CS4 reinstall & CS2 serial number

My iMac has been fitted with a new hard drive & I need to reinstall CS4 Design Standard UPSL.
I have the boxed serial number.
I am asked for the serial number of my previous product to prove my upgrade route; I am given options to select individual CS2 components (eg. Illustrator, Photoshop) but not Creative Suite 2 Standard which is the product and serial number I have.
So it's a dead end. I am working by using the 30 day trial option but need to crack this urgently!
Any suggestions gratefully received, with thanks.
Robert Carter

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