Installing CS4 on Windows8

Trying to install CS4 premium design on a new computer that has Windows8. Autoplay pops up, lets me go all the way through the contents on the disks and stops at "preparing to install" screen. Please advise on how to complete the install. What am I missing?

CS4 has never been tested under Windows 8.  You are certainly welcome to review the installation logs to determine what maybe leading to your installation freezing.  You can find details on how to locate and interpret your log files at Troubleshoot with install logs | CS5, CS5.5, CS6 - http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/troubleshoot-install-logs-cs5-cs5.html.

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