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Dec 4, 2025 2:26 AM UTC
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Cannot Register Elements 12

I have freshly installed Windows 11 on a blank hard drive, and cannot now run my copy of Adobe Photoshop Elements 12. Installation proceeded fine, but when starting the program it prompts me to log in and activate the application, even though I entered a valid serial nubmer on install. Upon signing in using the link, nothing happens. Elements 12 is registered to my account when checking the products page of my account, but the program refuses to start. I have not been able to find any support pages that address this issue and there is nother support contact link I can find. Please assist.

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Greg_S.
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Dec 4, 2025 10:15 PM UTC

Thanks, Bob.  That was the original Adobe link which now directs back to the general support page.  You now have to go to the instructions on Archive.org.

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Greg_S.
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Dec 4, 2025 9:22 PM UTC

I have been trying to get an answer about this kind of problem for months, without success.  My only advice is to try removing your computer from the internet completely and activating the license offline, using the instructions found here.  This has worked for some users.

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Peru Bob
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Dec 4, 2025 9:50 PM UTC

@Greg_S. 

Your link goes to: 

Adobe Photoshop Elements Learn & Support

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Peru Bob
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Dec 4, 2025 5:51 PM UTC

Is your firewall blocking it? 

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