pse 26.3 won't open either "Organizer" or "Photo editor"

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I start pse 26.3, get to the initial splash screen, click on either organizer module or photo editor module; little circle goes around for maybe a minute and then stops but neither module has opened. I’ve downloaded the app again and get same result. I have win 11 with ARM. Help, please.

Glenn 8675309 · Answer

ARM is not supported.Adobe officially states that Windows on ARM processors are not supported for Photoshop Elements 2026. The software requires an Intel 8th Generation or newer processor, or an equivalent AMD processor with AVX2 and SSE4.2 support.While some Windows on ARM users (like those on Snapdragon chips) have reported limited success by relying on Windows 11’s built-in emulation, it is not officially tested or guaranteed by Adobe. Standard Intel and AMD architectures remain the safest bet for full, glitch-free performance.Some have had success creating a shortcut to the editor.

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