InDesign CS3 installing problem

Hi, I know this is an old version of ID but my son has to use it for his online summer school course and I'm having trouble installing it. I'm able to run setup but then nothing else happens. The only Icon that it gives me is Adobe Bridge CS3. I doesn't even load to where I can put in registration key? I'm lost with this and I'm not really that tech smart as you can probably tell.
thanks.
Kelli

Hi Kelli,
Here's a helpful step-by-step on downloading purchased products: http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1006208
If you can try these steps and let us know if you're still having a problem with your install that would be great.
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