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bexar01
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July 5, 2021
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Photoshop Elements 2020 Key

  • July 5, 2021
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Last year I downloaded the Trial Version of PSE 2020, installed and used fro 30 days in Windows 7.  Very happy with the product.  At the end of the trial period I purchased PSE 2020 (I thought).  Adobe emailed me a key and download link.  The download link was for 2021.  PSE 2021 required Windows 10 and would not install on my Windows 7 computer.  I requested and received a refund since I could not use PSE 2021 on my Windows 7 computer.

I still have PSE 2020 installed on this computer.  However, because the 30 day trial period is over, can not use.

 

My question(s)  How can I purchase a key for PSE 2020 and unlock the PSE 2020 program on my Windows 7 computer.   Incidentally, I still have the original PSE 2020 installer .exe file on my hard drive.

 

Any help will be greatly appreciated!!

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John Waller
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John WallerCommunity Expert
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July 6, 2021
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 PSE 2021 required Windows 10 and would not install on my Windows 7 computer.

 

Any reason for not upgrading to Windows 10?

 

As you've found, it's getting harder and harder to find software which still supports Windows 7. Plus legacy software, compatible with Windows 7, is not updated with security fixes and bugfixes so your system is becoming more and more vulnerable.

Greg_S.
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Greg_S.Community Expert
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July 6, 2021

You will probably not be able to find a new copy of Elements 2020 at any online retailer.  You certainly can't buy it from Adobe.  Your best bet is to look for a new unopened box on eBay.  However, be careful as there are many unscrupulous software sellers out there.

 

And while I try not to spend other people's money, you should probably upgrade your OS.

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