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October 17, 2025
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Photoshop Elements 2019 to new computer

  • October 17, 2025
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Hi,

Trying to install/move my PE 2019 to new (Win 11) laptop.  I have the disc, I have the 25 character code but there is no setup.exe file on the disc.  Can't find a solution anywhere and hope someone can help.

Thanks

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Nancy OShea
Community Expert
Community Expert
October 17, 2025

Does your new Laptop have an optical disk reader for installing a 6-year-old app? 

Most new devices don't have disk readers anymore, except by special order or purchasing an external one.

 

If you purchased your software directly from Adobe, you might find a downloadable installer in your online account.

https://account.adobe.com/products

 

MODERN OPTIONS:
Photoshop Elements (3 year license, no subscription needed).
https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-elements.html

 

Nancy O'Shea— Product User & Community Expert
kglad
Community Expert
Community Expert
October 17, 2025

the serial number consists of 6 groups of 4 numbers.

 

discs have an autorun file. that calls setup.