Uninstall CS2 after upgrade to CS4

Is there an uninstaller? What do I need to do/remove?
thanks,
rs

if you are certain you don't need any part of CS2
move it to the trash and delete.
be sure you don't need it because you will need to uninstall CS4 to reinstall CS2

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