Why can't I run flash cs4?

[hallohallomotto]

Hi, i'm a student and i need cs4.
way back i had purchased cs4 and i copied all the files from the file Adobe Flash CS4 to my usb before wiping my computer.

now, i need the program again for school but, it won't run.
i've tried it on windows xp, windows 8 and windows 7
on my windows 8 it says something about restarting the computer and error 5.
windows 7 also says something similar
and windows xp just says error and a big number code

thank you

[pwillener]

hallohallomotto wrote:

i copied all the files from the file Adobe Flash CS4 to my usb before wiping my computer.

What files did you copy, and how did you restore them to your system?

All you need is the installer, run it, and insert your serial number.

[Mylenium]

As Pat said, you need to reinstall the software properly, not just move backup files around. Get the installer here:

Direct Download Links for Adobe Software

Mylenium