Reinstalling CS4 on a new computer - installer database is corrupt -fix?

I purchased Adobe Creative  Suite Web Standard (CS4) when it was brand new. I have a new computer I need to install my software on and when I run autoplay I receive an error message that says "Installer Database is Corrupt" and to contact you. How do I install the software? I am using Windows 7.

Ljdurden please see Error "...Installer Database is Corrupt..." when you install Adobe Creative Suite 4 or point product for information on how to resolve your current error.  It is likely your current User account is facing a file permission failure with Caps directory preventing the licensing database to be updated.
Did you migrate/transfer/copy over any applications to this new computer?

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