CS4 won't start

I migrated to a new macbook and my InDesign will not start - other prorams do.

How did you “migrate” to a new MacBook?
You cannot simply use Apple's migration capability to move Adobe software. You need to fully reinstall on the new system.
- Dov

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Error Signature
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Hey,
Read your issue, however something's i would like to know ,
1.When you started the installation any errors that you were getting (Please try to be specific).
2.While installation were you logged in using administrative right?
3.After installation did get a message that says that "done with errors".
4.When you launch the product do you see the splash screen, if yes could you mention the item that is being currently loaded when the product crashed.
5 Could you paste in the description that you have in the windows event manager error report.
6.Previous to the installation did you have any instances of Photoshop or any other Adobe application installed?
Please provide information regarding the same.
and i'd try to make your installation work
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