Reinstalled CS3 won't work

I own Photoshop CS3. My computer hard drive crashed so I am reinstalling everything.
I originally downloaded CS3 from Adobe and I have the product Key. I have a backup of the original Adobe files that I downloaded in 2010, on a CD. I put a copy of the files on my new C: drive and then installed the software. It installed fine, but when I open up CS3 it freezes, it shows the CS3 menus but I can't do anything else.
Is it because I didn't deactivate my old CS3? (I can't deactive because the hard drive is toast)
Any help?
thanks Ian

Congratulations on being one of the smart ones to make a CD of your original download. I would try resetting preferences first to see it that helps.
Start PS and immediately hold down shift alt ctrl keys. If fast enough you will get a reset window.
Also, update your GPU drivers from the manufacturer. Same with printer and scanner. They can be cause of problems.

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