Uninstalling CS4 on new computer after mistakenly using Migration Assistant

As I've since learned, I made the mistake of using Migration Assistant for all my applications when I transferred to a newer mac pro.
That included CS4. It's ok that it no longer works as I will install CS6 Production Premium which I have in disc form.
All I want to do at this point is uninstall the non-functioning CS4.
I tried the Adobe cleaner tool but I still can't uninstall CS4. The first time I ran it it looks like it cleaned several applications.
I thought that may have fixed the problem but now when I click on uninstall for each application, nothing happens.
I've tried to subsequently run the cleaner tool and it no longer lists any items I need to clean like it did the first time I ran it.
I've read many discussions but I can't seem to find an answer that works.
Thanks for any insight you can provide!

properly install cs4 (to install working uninstallers), and then uninstall and clean.
Downloadable installation files available:
Suites and Programs: CC 2014 | CC | CS6 | CS5.5 | CS5 | CS4, CS4 Web Standard | CS3
Acrobat: XI, X | 9,8 | 9 standard
Premiere Elements: 13 | 12 | 11, 10 | 9, 8, 7 win | 8 mac | 7 mac
Photoshop Elements: 13 |12 | 11, 10 | 9,8,7 win | 8 mac | 7 mac
Lightroom: 5.7.1| 5 | 4 | 3
Captivate: 8 | 7 | 6 | 5.5, 5
Contribute: CS5 | CS4, CS3
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