I can't re-install Illustrator CS2

[duo8675309]

I got Illustrator along with some other adobe programs. I forgot why, but for some reason (it was a good reason at the time) I deleted the folder I installed it in, planning on installing it on another hard drive. Then I just couldn't uninstall or re-install it. So i went to regedit and I deleted the registry to get it off add and remove programs along with all the other illustrator-related registries I could find but whenever I run the installer it just tries to uninstall it, but it doesn't exist so it just shuts down on me. I don't know what to do! I want to use this program!

[Spider]

I deleted the folder I installed it in
That's what is causing the problem. One never wants to uninstall a program that way.
Use Programs and Features in Control Panel to remove programs properly.

If you use System Restore and select a date before you deleted the folder you should be ok.

[duo8675309]

That's what is causing the problem. One never wants to uninstall a program that way.
I know. Believe me, it wasn't intentional. I completely forgot it was in that folder.

Use Programs and Features in Control Panel to remove programs properly.
Thats what I've been doing and what I've been trying to do. Unfortunately it isn't working for illustrator right now so I can't officially "uninstall it". I was hoping to find a way to get windows to not see it as installed so I can re-install it, but so far I haven't been able to. I did, however, delete the entry from the programs and features box via regedit. Fat lotta good that did.

If you use System Restore and select a date before you deleted the folder you should be ok.I tried that and my computer froze mid-restore. I'd rather not try that again thankyavrymuch. I'll just wait til I can get my hands on CS3. Gracias for the help tho!

[Spider]

Your welcome.