How do I install Adobe CS3 when the installer tells me it is already installed and it isn't?

Question

I had Adobe Design Premium CS2 on my Mac Powerbook G4 and want to upgrade to CS3 (CS3 is the latest one that, according to reviews, runs stably on my laptop). I deleted CS2 (as that's the norm for uninstalling software for Mac OS X, to my knowledge) and have tried to install CS3. However, the installer tells me that all the software is installed, with the exception of Acrobat 8 and Version Cue CS3.

I downloaded the software via a torrent (so if that's the reason and the DMG is screwed, then I need to find where else I can download it as I know Adobe are on CS5 and I can't find at least the trial for CS3). Can anyone tell me how to install the software, or to get the installer to not say the software is already installed? The uninstaller doesn't allow me to uninstall either, so I have no idea what I can do. Any help would be much appreciated.

Also, before anyone asks why I torrented the software, I am currently looking to study Digital Media and need a more up to date CS than CS2 / Studio 8 ... and I can't afford the £1000 price tag, being a poor student and all.

Answer 1

I'm not sure if ccleaner can work on Mac, but try it. Run the registry cleaner and it will try to fix your problem with your "uninstalled" program.



http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

Answer 2

You can download ccleaner for free here: http://bit.ly/1Bk5V5C



First open CCleaner

Go to the Cleaner tab and you will be confronted by a very confusing lineup of checkboxes.

To make this brief, below is my recommended setup:

Under internet explorer check temporary internet files, cookies, and last download location. Most users don't really need this stuff. keep history and bookmarks unchecked, history is a maybe, but you don't want to lose bookmarked sites. You can normally leave Windows Explorer, System, and Advanced alone.

Run CCleaner and it will start deleting files.

afterward it will present you with a list of the files deleted, you really don't need to go through it as it will be several pages long.

The registry cleaner is recommended for slightly more advanced users. Use it after uninstalling programs as they will often leave behind incorrect registry entries.

If you decide to run Registry cleaner then review the items detected and always back up the registry (I keep a folder aside for this)

The Tools tab lets you uninstall programs and set startup programs. Why do you need this if Windows has all of these features? Especially with Vista Home Ed. The windows defender software explorer( startup programs) doesn't pick up some entries (however software explorer is easier to use).

Using CCleaner to uninstall programs and then check for leftover registry entries takes less time.

Under Options you can determine how CCleaner cleans your files. I leave this alone.

Answer 3

I can't afford a Ferrari - but that doesn't give me the right to steal one. Frankly if it trashes your computer it's no more than you deserve.