Deactivating and reactivating? Adobe photoshop elements 12 for new computer

Question

I am considering buying a new computer, therefore upgrading from windows 7 to window 8.1 and thense to windows 10 when it is released.

I have read that I need to deactivate and reactivate? my Adobe Photoshop Elements 12 once I get my new computer because I can only have one on a computer at one time.

I am however, unsure how to do this.I am also unsure how I would go about getting my Adobe Photoshop Elements 12 onto my new computer, daft as that might sound, especially as I will be using windows 8, which I don't have as much knowledge of using as 7.

I would be greatful for any help. Thanks.

kglad · Accepted Answer

I'm not sure what the files are supposed to look like, are they an exe? Do I copy them across?

Anyhow if not, the link to Photoshop elements 12 just takes me to a 13 download, and I can only see a link elsware for 13 too. How do I do that then if it's only giving a download for 13. I don't want to pay and upgrade.

I'd like to stick with 12 thanks.

thank you for the feedback on the pse 12 link. that's corrected below. for pse, download both the exe and 7z files put both in the same directory and double click the exe

Downloadable installation files available:

Suites and Programs: CC 2014 | CC | CS6 | CS5.5 | CS5 | CS4, CS4 Web Standard | CS3
Acrobat: DC | XI, X | 9,8 | 9 standard
Premiere Elements: 13 |12 | 11, 10 | 9, 8, 7
Photoshop Elements: 13, 12, 11, 10| 9,8,7
Lightroom: 5.7.1| 5 | 4 | 3 | 2.7(win),2.7(mac)
Captivate: 8 | 7 | 6 | 5
Contribute: CS5 | CS4, CS3

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magooboy · Answer

Thank god this post is still active 2 years later. This is the only set of directions .......and there were 2-3 others....that worked. My PShop disappeared when Windows 10 infected my computer. When I replaced it w/my older version ....windows 8.1....some of my programs did not come back. No other post got me to the point of adding my original serial number/license....all they did was let me load a trial program that I was never able to convert with my original license. Now PS12 up and operating again! Thank you!!!

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