Library Files missing in CS4

I have installed Encore CS4 and notice that I have no resources from which to build menus and background--or the library files that are required for any version.
Encore CS4 defaults to a directory it chose when it was installed but the directory path does not exist and I can find no place where Encore CS4 would have placed these resources.
Apparently, there was a change in the location of the library file from what was used in CS3.
Please assist.

I would suggest you uninstall everything since you have the the Master Collection and do the uninstaller from the Adobe Uninstall utility. Then to make certain you have it properly uninstalled run the clean up utility or script which you can get from the adobe site.
If the utility shows you no apps to uninstall you properly removed the apps more then likely now I would try to go through the trouble of locating the preferences for the Adobe applications and delete them with the bin. Then reinstall everything from the Master Collection.
When uninstallling use the uninstallers that should be present for Encore and Premiere first then use the one for the Master Collection. I think it would be wise to do it this way.
Good luck.

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