is Photoshop elements 16 compatible with windows 7 64 bit ?

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February 20, 2024
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I am considering pse 16 for my windows 7 64 bit but have been advised only 15 will support it.

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Peru Bob

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I'm running PSE 2018 on W7 with no issues.

John Waller

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windows 7 64 bit but have been advised only 15 will support it.

Odd. Support for Windows 7 was not officially dropped until Elements 2020 (version 18)

Photoshop Elements system requirements (adobe.com)

PSE 2018 (version 16) is definitely supported on Windows 7 SP1.

As @Greg_S. says, there's the license transfer process to consider.

Also, if you're buying a used copy, beware of pirated versions, fake serial numbers and malware. You can't conclusively verify you're buying a legitimate used copy until you try entering the serial number on your own device. By then, you've parted with your money.

There's also this new activation process recently introduced by Adobe to activate legacy software such as PSE 2018.

Fix issues while activating or reinstalling legacy Adobe apps

Greg_S.

Community Expert

Glenn, GIYF. 😁

Here are the official specs for Elements 2018 (version 16):

In addition to everything Glenn has said about using a second-hand copy of the program (if that is the case), Adobe has strict rules about how to transfer a license.

Glenn 8675309

Legend

Below are the OS requirements for PSE version 18- (which is called PSE 2020)
Since version 18 is supported with WIN 7, logic says that 16 should work. I'm guessing that there is a 90% chance it willl work just fine, using the compatibility mode found in your OS settings (Just right mouse click on the icon that started the editor to find commpatibility mode settings.

For some weird reason I cannot find the OS requirements for PSE 16.

I used to purchase old copies of the program at yard sales for $5, but stopped- it simply wasn't worth the effort to get it to try and work.

A FEW WORDS OF CAUTION:

Your OS is old, discontinued, and not supported by Windows. You may end up installing it and still not have it work. If you use camera raw to take photos you will be limited to what version of Adobe Camera Raw you can manually install if your camera need a newer version.

If what you have is a dvd purchased at a garage sale, for example, you still may not be able to register it as the previous owner of the software may have installed it on two computers- but never logged out of the program to "deauthorize" that copy on those computers.

Windows

1.6GHz or faster processor with SSE2 support
64-bit versions of Microsoft Windows 7 with Service Pack 1, Windows 8, or Windows 10
4GB of RAM
5GB of available hard-disk space (additional free space required during installation and additional 2GB required to download all optional content)
1280x800 display resolution (at 100% scale factor)
Microsoft DirectX 9 or 10 compatible display driver
DVD-ROM drive (for installation from DVD)
Internet connection required for product activation and content download*

John Waller

Community Expert

@Glenn 8675309 , those Windows specs look like they're for Elements 2018 (Win 7 supported) rather than Elements 2020 (Win 7 not supported).

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