Problems starting up in Illustrator CS2

Hi,
I've been using Illustrator CS 2 for three years without any problems. Over the last few weeks I have been experiencing problems when starting up the application.
The issue
When I open the program it loads up as normal. At the start options screen when I select open document the program freezes and no dialogue box appears. To unfreeze the program I have to press escape. I can get round this by dragging the document onto the program but when I finish working on the document and go to save the program freezes again. if I try save as the same thing happens.
Things I've tried to fix the problem
Reboot the computer
Uninstall and reinstall program (worked the first couple of times but problem came back)
Uninstall the entire CS2 standard suite including license information
Uninstall all Adobe software from the computer
Run anti virus software (nothing found)
Run anti malware software (nothing found)
I've run out of ideas and my IT department are lost as to the problem. Can anyone help?
Regards
Pete

Pete,
I have ust realized that it may be a (dual) monitor issue.
And/or, it may be a matter of something hiding outside the screen.
If you set the resolution very high, you may be able to see the missing box/whatever and drag it to the centre, then change the resolution back.
I cannot remember the specific dual monitor suggestions, but maybe someone else can.
Someone?

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