Installer failed to initialize / cpsid_83578r3 / CS5 on OSX Mavericks

I own Adobe CS5 PRODUCTION PREMIUM and have successfully used it for a number of years on my Mac OS X computer. Recently I could not get After Effects to open so I uninstalled it, intending to reinstall it. I have recently installed the new Mac OS X "Mavericks" on my computer. Right now, I cannot get the disc installer to work--I get an error saying, "Installer failed to initialize. Please download Adobe Support Advisor to detect the problem." which I did:
cpsid_83578r3: Error, "Validate license at Pre-chrome" when installing - Creative Suite 5
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I have searched Adobe forums for solutions. However, I have found no solutions. I REALLY need this software to work for my new job. What do I need to do to get AE to install from my CS5 Production Premium discs? I can still use other CS5 programs, but not AE...please help!

Jneigh there is no need to post your token number as the service which allows us to collect the installation logs is no longer available.
Did you complete the steps in the referenced document at Install log error "Validate license at Pre-Chrome time" - http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/install-log-error-validate-license.html?

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