Windows 11 Elements 10

I still have my purchased CD for downloading and I use an adapter drive.  I've had to reset my pic back to factory twice after installing.  Now issues as long as the program is not on here.  I was even able to use the program while still installed.  But it recommends restarting the pc.  After I do so.... I cannot get past the black screen with the HP logo. When Holding down the power button to get some options, I get the error code: The CMOS checksum is invalid. CMOS reset (502). 

I am assumming it was fine on my older pc with Windows 11 because it was already installed when I updated from Win 10.  I understand the program is old but it still works fine, I didnt want to purchase a new one. I use Lightroom more but it doesn't have all the same features.

I agree with everyone else that this shouldn't result in a bios error. How are you still downloading Photoshop Elements 10? That version is over 10 years old. The current 2024 version is version 22.

I agree with kglad, I have never heard of any program causing a bios error

Two ideas that MAY work to install and/or run old programs in Windows 10 or Windows 11
-RIGHT click the program icon or EXE and select a compatibility mode in the pop up option window
-and/or select Run as Administrator to assign FULL Windows permissions
-also https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/create-local-administrator-account-windows.html

NOTE I have 4 very old IGT Slot games that I installed on Win11 (32bit x86 mode)
I did not have to select a compatibility mode or run as Admin... Win11 just accepted them
So in my experience Microsoft has done a very good job with backwards compatibility
Program EXE dated 10-07-2015 Game of the Gods
Program EXE dated 03-06-2012 Diamond Galaxy
Program EXE dated 11-18-2011 Lucky Larry
Program EXE dated 08-04-2010 Wolf Run

Where did you download the file from?

i don't see how any app would trigger a bios error.