Start adobe cs3

I've downloaded the 30 days trial version of Adobe CS3. But
how do I open up the program?
Aren't there supposed to be a Icon you can use? I only have a
map.
As, I said I'm a new begginer.

Hi
Are you using a Mac or a PC?
On a pc it's in the start menu under the Adobe header
HTH
Ian
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> I've downloaded the 30 days trial version of Adobe CS3.
But how do I open
> up the program?
>
> Aren't there supposed to be a Icon you can use? I only
have a map.
>
> As, I said I'm a new begginer.

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