I'm trying out CS4 but it's crashing on the open

I just downloaded the CS4 free trial, but as soon as I open an image, I get an error and the program closes. I called tech support, and they sent me here.
The exact message says (as soon as Photoshop opens "Photoshop has encountered a problem with the display driver, and has temporarily disabled GPU enhancements. Check the video card manufacturer's website for the latest software."
Then, as soon as I open an image, I get another error message and the whole program closes. Does anyone know how I should proceed? Do I need to download everything all over again?
Thanks,
Joe

Freeagent,
I had to nuke my system a while back to get CS4 to load correctly. The installer stopped 3/4 the way through. CS4 has registry entries that cannot be deleted. At the time I installed CS4 there was no un-installer to wipe out the registry entries that are locked in the registry. So I was screwed.
Some of my steps are like yours but I did some other steps in between that I do from past experience.
1. Did a fresh install with Vista ultimate 64 bit "with" service pack one.
2. Accomplished all the other updates that microsoft showed on auto update plus cheked "recommended updates" and checked "use microsoft update" to receive other software updates for things like your motherboard.
3. Defragged hard drive and turned on windows installer to automatic in services.
4. Downloaded directx package and installed. (This does not update by microsoft updates).
5. Had to download and install .net because ATI CCC uses it to run.
6. Went to ATI website and downloaded and installed 8.10 drivers (that was the ones shown when I updated)
7. Rebooted then defragged. Turned off windows defender and the firewall.
8. Installed CS registered and rebooted (I was updating to CS4 extended from that)
9. Defragged
10. Installed CS4 extended upgrade then registered and rebooted
11. After reboot turned on firewall and defragged again
12. Then installed and updated the remaining software and drivers.
This may seem a lot to do but most of the steps are found in the adobe help area for installing.
So it took me like 4 hours to re-do everything.
A un-installer like CS3 had would have been nice at the time of the CS4 release.
Hope this helps people.

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