Dreamweaver CS3 on new iMac

I have just migrated CS3 (Version 9 Build 3481) to a new iMac - Photoshop and Illustrator work fine but Dreamweaver won't load - a blank error message appears and the program is unable to load further. Mac software version is 10.8.2

Possible it might not be compatible. Unfortunately the 3 years back policy expired at the end of last year so your only options for an upgrade are the Cloud or purchase a new CS6 license. You do say you "migrated". Can you re-install?

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Not to dismiss your problem by any means, I thought I'd report my experience since I'm running PS CS3 as well. I'm on a 24" iMac and PS CS3 has been running well for me.
In addition to the keyboard and my Epson all-in-one printer (plugged into the back), I have a Logitech cordless mouse whose dock is plugged into the keyboard, and I have a USB 2.0 Maxtor hard drive plugged into the back.
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I'll take my computer to work or to my mom's house or somewhere where I can have unlimited access and see if I have any better success.
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are very fast. If you are waiting 30 seconds to type something,
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on mac or pc.
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Did you look at the system requirements for CS3?
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>from backup
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