Photoshop CS4 re install issue

Hi folks, I recently purchased a pre intel G5 power pc, that came fully loaded with all installation disks copied in various places. (ilife, CS4 suite etc.) I was having issues with my CS4 photoshop recognizing my Epson V300. After a few internet searches I was told that if I uninsall my ps, then reinstall it and located the "goodies" folder I could copy the twain resource and all would be well... so of course I uninstalled using the Adobe Creative Suite 4 Design Premium folder that I located in an Adobe Installers folder in my utilities folder. Now if I attempt to re install, it's not on the list of installs. any help out there? much thanks, I don't have the original disks as I purchased this loaded (supposedly with all installation items copied on the secondary drive)
much thanks
JMH

Did you specifically buy the Adobe Photoshop license (serial number) with that Mac system?
Or does the original user still have the media and serial number to use on their newer Mac (or did they use it to buy an upgrade)? If any of these are the case, you don't have a valid license for Photoshop and no one here is going to be able to help you.
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