Unable to uninstall CS3

I suddenly started getting a "Licensing has stopped working" error when running CS3 applications. I followed ALL the steps on http://helpx.adobe.com/creative-suite/kb/error-licensing-stopped-windows.html to no avail. I searched this forum and tried to uninstall CS3, which failed. I ran the Adobe CS Cleaner Tool and I got "no session to delete" message. On the recommendation of one of the Adobe reps on the forum I ran a Microsoft Uninstaller tool and removed all CS3 products. Now I can neither install nor uninstall, nor run any of the CS3 applications.
An online chat with an Adobe rep didn't go anywhere. I was constantly just sent to the support page.
I also tried to call Adobe support but after being on hold for 10 minutes the call hung up.

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