How do I overcome error message "Installer failed to initialize."

I have Production Premium CS5.5.  I need to install it on a new computer.  The files downloaded fine.  When I double-click on "Setup.exe," the install starts, but I get the error message "Installer failed to initialize."  How do I overcome that?

Hi rcraighogan
Please refer : https://forums.adobe.com/thread/1082848
Re: Photoshop CS6 installer fails to initialize
https://forums.adobe.com/thread/1588567

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