Installer failed to initialize, missing file?

I tried to download Adobe creative suite 6 and everytime I do this pops up. I have already tried restarting it a few times and quitting applications and everything but it's not working. My computer is a brand new Macbook pro that is only about a week old. So I'm not sure why this is happening.
Your installation encountered errors.
Installer Failed to initialize. his could be due to a missing file.
More troubleshooting tips:
1. Restart your computer.
2. Exit all applications including startup items, virus checking and firewall software.
3. Launch the installer and reinstall your applications.
Is the problem persist, please contact Customer Support for further assistance.

Listed steps would help:
1) Create a new Admin account or enable Root account.
    http://support.apple.com/kb/PH4600
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1528
2) re-download the installer from the mentioned link.  Follow the steps listed at http://forums.adobe.com/thread/981369 to initiate a direct download.

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