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swap elements 2021 from old pc to new

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October 11, 2022
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I just got a new PC and would like to move my copy of Elements 2021 to the new machine. What is the procedure?

JGLTX

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Greg_S.

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. . . Also, don't be confused by the fact that your account will show Elements (version) 19.0, not Elements 2021.

John Waller

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Also, detailed steps from Adobe here:

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop-elements/kb/backup-restore-move-catalog-photoshop.html

Greg_S.

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Simply download and install the program on the new machine. If you are using the Organizer, you will also have to backup the old catalog on the old machine and restore it to the new machine.

If you are not going to use the old computer again, you should sign out under the Help menu.

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TXbirderAuthor

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Suggestions talk about the catalog and the organizerm but I never used the organizer and if I jave a catalog, I don't know where it is.

Another talks about registered products. I get to the page befor that, enter my code number and it tells me I'm aleady registered and then dead end:

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Peru Bob

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Suggestions talk about the catalog and the organizerm but I never used the organizer and if I jave a catalog, I don't know where it is.

By @TXbirder

I don't use the Organizer or a catalog either. Just ignore the advice about them if you don't use them.

Peru Bob

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Install PSE on the new computer.

Backup your catalog.

Restore the catalog to the new computer.

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TXbirderAuthor

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I found downloads for new versions of PSE, but not 2021. Did I not look hard enough? I don't want to buy a new version.

JGLTX

John Waller

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Adobe's public facing website only has links to the latest trial versions.

To download your purchased version, sign in to your Adobe account

https://helpx.adobe.com/download-install/kb/downloaded-older-app.html

Don't rely on these download links being available forever. Be self-sufficient.

Once you have successfully downloaded the installer, keep a backup copy for yourself in a secure location (with your serial number) in case you need it for future reinstallation. I have kept my installers and serial numbers in Dropbox for over 10 years.

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