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rp53349428
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August 17, 2026
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Adobe photoshop Elements 10 not installing on Windows 11

  • August 17, 2026
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I installed photoshop Elements 10 on my Windows  11 and the icon isn’t on my screen and when I tried to find it , it only showed me what was available on the internet. I’ve installed it 2 times now without any results. thanks

    Correct answer Jeff_A_Wright

    Thank you for your post, Rp.


    I reviewed the registration details and can confirm that you have a registered copy of Photoshop Elements 10 with one activation remaining.


    Photoshop Elements 10 is a much older version and was not designed or tested for Windows 11. As a result, installation issues can occur even when the serial number and activation status are valid.


    As a first step, please try running the installer as an administrator and, if available, using Windows Compatibility Mode for an older version of Windows.

    You may also find the following resources helpful:


    If you receive a specific error message during installation, please share a screenshot or the exact wording of the error. That will help us better understand where the installation is failing.


    Please do not post your serial number or other personal information in this public discussion, Rp.


    We look forward to your update to this discussion thread. ^JW

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    Nancy OShea
    Community Expert
    Nancy OSheaCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    August 17, 2026

    AFAIK, PS Elements 10 isn’t compatible with Win11. They’re too many years apart. 

     

    PS Elements 2026 works on Win11. 

    https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-elements/tech-specs.html

     

    You can try it free for 7 days.

    https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-elements/free-trial.html

     

    Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
      rp53349428Author
      Participant
      August 17, 2026

      Jeff, it started working but on another computer I have photoshop C6 and it was letting me do collages and now it won’t--in the same day. Know how I can get that back. Thanks a lot!

      Jeff_A_Wright
      Community Manager
      Jeff_A_WrightCommunity Manager
      Community Manager
      August 17, 2026

      Thanks for the update, ​@rp53349428.

      Photoshop Elements 10 was released many years before Windows 11, so compatibility can sometimes be a factor.

       

      Before we try anything new, could you first implement the suggestions previously offered and let us know the results? Since they have not yet been completed, adding or expanding the troubleshooting may make it harder to identify the root cause.

       

      Once you've tried those steps, please post back with the results, and we can continue troubleshooting if needed.

       

      I look forward to your next update, ​@rp53349428.

      Jeff_A_Wright
      Community Manager
      Jeff_A_WrightCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
      Community Manager
      August 17, 2026

      Thank you for your post, Rp.


      I reviewed the registration details and can confirm that you have a registered copy of Photoshop Elements 10 with one activation remaining.


      Photoshop Elements 10 is a much older version and was not designed or tested for Windows 11. As a result, installation issues can occur even when the serial number and activation status are valid.


      As a first step, please try running the installer as an administrator and, if available, using Windows Compatibility Mode for an older version of Windows.

      You may also find the following resources helpful:


      If you receive a specific error message during installation, please share a screenshot or the exact wording of the error. That will help us better understand where the installation is failing.


      Please do not post your serial number or other personal information in this public discussion, Rp.


      We look forward to your update to this discussion thread. ^JW

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