Bought Elements 2022 in Aug and 2023 released Sep

ouch, you're just outside the 30 day return period.

but do contact support asap.  if they can still sell you something (eg, 2023 version), i think they're more likely to bend the rules and accept the 2022 return.

Added - Return https://helpx.adobe.com/au/x-productkb/policy-pricing/return-cancel-or-change-order.html

1 - think about a return and a new purchase

or

2 - contact support to ask about a free upgrade

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