Uninstalling Applications Problem (Adobe)

Hello,
I'm still sort of an Apple newb, but I'm an experienced computer user in general (*nix/windows).
I got Adobe CS5 and just installed it right on top of my CS4. As a result, I get an error when I start Illustrator, Photoshop or Dreamweaver (Flash, After Effects, Lightroom, Acrobat etc. work fine).
I didn't know how to uninstall applications, so I msged a friend who gave me a superficial 'lol' and told me that the solution is to simply drag them to the trash. I did that with all my Adobe files (except Acrobat as it installs separately) and emptied the trash.
My second attempt at installing CS5 did not install all the applications. Actually, it only installed 3 or 4 out of the 14 that come in CS5.
What do I do? Is there an automated uninstaller I can get someplace? At this point I don't care very much about losing my application settings.
I would prefer finding a solution wherein the process is automated and I don't have to dig through random /users/, /library/ or whathaveyou.
Is there an uninstaller someplace, 'cause I can't locate it.

Hi guys, thanks for the replies, but I figured it out:
The Adobe Suite Removal Tool can be downloaded from the Adobe website.
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/829/cpsid_82947.html
After I fully removed CS3, CS4 and CS5 (apparently, I had remnants of all three, lol), I was able to fresh install CS5.
This time it works spectacularly and doesn't complain about anything! (:

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