Can I transfer photoshop elements 12 from a windows 10 computer to a windows 11 computer

Can I install photoshop elements 12 on my new computer with windows 11 using the disc I used on my older windows 10 computer?

Correct answer Nancy OShea

No. Win11 needs Photoshop Elements 2022 or higher.

Elements 12 is way too old.

Community Expert

To clarify so people understand the RISKS of using older software on new machines:

Elements 12 is very old and contains an obsolete cd/dvd driver (PxHlpa64.sys) that came bundled with the software. It carries a high risk of crashing or bricking your operating system.
Users who succeeded in installing Elements 12 on Win11, reported catastrophic system failures because the legacy driver conflicts with modern Win11 security features.
Boot failures will require either a full system restore or factory reset.

Now you know.

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert