Trying to remove Adobe Illustrator CS3 for a re-install

I am trying to remove Adobe Illustrator CS3 for a re-install but have come across some problems in the process.
I am working in Windows XP SP2
When I go to uninstall, the Adobe screen won't let me proceed because updates have been made to the software since I've installed it. However, I can't get into Illustrator because of a "fatal serial number error" (I do have the purchased software -- it's not pirated).
Any suggestions on how to proceed?
Thanks!

Possibilities:
http://www.adobe.com/support/contact/cs3clean.html
http://kb.adobe.com/selfservice/viewContent.do?externalId=kb403636&sliceId=2
http://kb.adobe.com/selfservice/viewContent.do?externalId=kb400786&sliceId=1

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