Soundbooth CS4 - Blue Screens Windows 7

I would like to ask for an update on when Soundbooth CS4 will formally support Windows 7 operating system. Since Windows 7 is coming out officially for the public this week on 10/22/2009 I am really hoping formal support is not far behind.
The problems I and other colleagues have experienced is that SoundBooth CS4 will randomly crash (Actually blue screen the whole OS) on various drivers including wireless drivers as I blogged about it (see below).
Thanks! Look forward on enjoying this product on Windows 7.
Referenced Blog Post: http://www.lyalin.com/Blog/archive/2009/08/09/adobe-soundbooth-cs4-ndash-blue-screen-on-wi ndows-7-rtm.aspx
Dmitry Lyalin, Consultant and Podcaster, Microsoft Corporation
Podcast: http://www.connectedshow.com

The procedure you recommended did not work in Win7. In frustration created a clean Win XP (SP3) in a virtual machine and managed to install & activate CS4. It is not as ideal solution, but I can move on. I am still interested in any advice on how to get CS4 working in Win7 (64-bit), but thanks a lot for your help. Merry Christmas!

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