CS5 upgrade re install problems

Hi I have a new macbook pro and I am trying to re install my photoshop CS5,which is an upgrade from CS2,on this from the upgrade disc.
As this is an upgrade disc I require the original CS2 to install.
I am told I cannot use my copy of CS2 from my old computer by adobe help and need to download a version of CS2 with an attached new serial number from a link they supplied.
I followed the prompts on this link to the download page which had a list of five different download components.
I spent an hour of download time and when I attempted to open them only one would open. CS2 creative suite disc one.
Clicked on Adobe installer in the application and recieved error message, "Cannot open because Power PC applications are no longer supported"
I am very frustrated that this seemingly easy re install is becoming very complicated.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Regards
Geoffrey

As this is an upgrade disc I require the original CS2 to install.
You don't have to install the original full version in order to install the CS5 upgrade. Forget about installing CS2 since it will not install on modern Intel-based Macs.
Upgrade installation files include the full program code. The serial number tells Adobe if you've installed an upgrade or a full version.
Just install CS5, enter your CS5 upgrade serial number then enter your CS2 serial number when prompted.

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