Installation Problem - Component Install Failed

My Adobe Illustrator CS3 software stopped working for no apparent reason - the error messgae stated "Licensing for this product has stopped working".
As instructed, I therefore attempted to resolve the problem by uninstalling and then reinstalling the product. A reinstall has however been unsuccessful. Each time I am told there are 2 component errors (Adobe Illustrator 3 and Shared Components).
I have tried contacting Adobe, but they are not willing to help.
I have been trying for the best part of 2 weeks now to resolve the issue myself using the online solutions featured on the Adobe website. I have worked through the suggested fixes for both the licensing issue and the component install issue - I am still unable to reinstall the software. Perhaps I am not doing something right?
Any help would be most gratefully appreciated - thank you in advance.

Hi Mylenium,
Thanks for the feedback.
I've ran another fresh install - how do I get the installer log to you/attach to the post?
Really appreciate your time.
Steve

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