Uninstalling CS4 on new computer after mistakenly using Migration Assistant

Question

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!

kglad · Accepted Answer

properly install cs4 (to install working uninstallers), and then uninstall and clean.

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