Photoshop CS4 does not start

Hi there,
I just bought a web premium CS 4 suite. I am able to use all the other programmes however I am unable to use the photoshop CS 4. On start up, while it loads "reading preferences", another pop-up window appears with the message "Adobe Photoshop CS 4 has stopped working"
I know this question has been up several times. I have read through all of them and tried all methods but to no avail - I have tried deleting the preference file by the ctrl alt shift and manual method. I have disabled my anti-virus.. however i still cannot start my programme. any more advice to offer?
Thanks in advance.

Hi, this is probably a year toooo late but better late then never
Try clearing your perf file by selecting CTRL, Alt, Shift during PS Start up. You have to be quick with the open timing. A screen should pop up asking if you want to reset. Hit yes. A conformation should pop up after.
cheers, Andreas

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