Assuming that you are on Windows 2000, see http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1012569
I have Windows XP, 2002 edition. Some additional info, if it means anything:
My problem started after a Windows reinstall. I have done this before without a problem. It appears that I can't install other programs or upgrades due to similar error messages about registry points and the dynamic link library.
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