Serial number not working, not disk doesn't work (mac copy)

I've just brought a new Mac Mini installed my Photoshop CS3 onto it. When I opened the application my serial number wouldn't work because I've used it too many times. My last computer crashed, so I can't take Photoshop off it. I followed a tutorial which had two options:
1. reset the clock on your computer uninstall and re-install.
2. delete the following folders in /Library/Application Support/Adobe: Adobe PCD, backup and caps. And re-install
Now when I try to install Photoshop CS3 it doesn't even install! There is a cross instead of a tick next to everything. I've tried repair disk in Disk Utilities, and I was told that there was nothing wrong with the CD.
Is there a way to fix this?

Now you are not even able to install the software and gettingthe red cross as soon as enter your serial number.
hence follow this step:-
1) Run the cleaner tool for CS3 , www.adobe.com/support/contact/cscleanertool.html
2) delete the files ;- /Library/Application Support/Adobe: Adobe PCD, backup and caps
3) Re-install the software ,
let us know if the software gets installed ,

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