Photoshop CS3 10.01 Windows XP -- Save and Save As are failing

Today, while working on my art, upon saving suddenly some sort of PS component showed a dialog that said the component failed (I didn't catch the name, thinking it was just temporary and would be fine after a re-start.) But now, no matter if I choose Save or Save As for any document (new or old), the usual Save or Save As dialog flashes on for a fraction of a second, then disappears.... and from that point the app freezes (beeping at attempts to get into the menus) and I can only get out with a Ctrl-Alt-Delete.
I tried to freshly reinstall CS3 Photoshop from my package DVD, but after starting the Set-up it also just disappears/stops and disappears. So I have no way to uninstall or install! These is very weird!! What is going wrong, and how can it be fixed?
My Dell 9300 XP laptop is SP1 and has 2 GB of RAM and a few GB of free hard space. I've used it since CS3's introduction with no problem until now.
Thanks!
Sincerely,
Michael

It sounds like the boxes are appearing off screen. next time it happens, try hitting escape, then try again. If that fails, check these two subjects in the FAQ area:
Dialog Box Missing
http://www.adobeforums.com/webx/.1de62d18/0
Reset Preferences
http://www.adobeforums.com/webx/.ef4a07f/1
Note that reinstall does not reset preferences.

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