Help with InDesign CS4 after re-installing

My iMac's hard drive had to be replaced due to a recall. When back-up operation was done, Design Premium CS4 did not transfer. I uninstalled and reinstalled according to Adobe tech support's instructions. Now my InDesign does not work. It will open, but there are hardly any features. What should I do? Please, please help. Thank you, Sandi

What does "hardly any features" mean? Are tools not avialable? Palettes missing? Are ther any warnings/ errors during program startup? sounds like none of the core plug-ins are loading....
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