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chipt162
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October 24, 2018
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Unable to use any PSE 9 Help functions!

  • October 24, 2018
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I'll try to be brief, but this is sort of a long story.  I was unable to access any of the PSE 9 help functions under the main Help menu.  I received an error message that advised I reload the software, which I did.  I was still unable to access any of the help functions.  So, I chose Updates from the Help menu, and received error messages indicating two updates (PSE 9.0.3 Update and Photoshop Camera Raw Update 6.5) were unable to download.  It was suggested I "quit and try again later", which I did. I receive these same error messages after restarting and reattempting.  When I clicked the "Contact Customer Support" link, a web page appears that informs me my serial number is not for a qualifying product.

All I am attempting to do is access the help functions found under the Help menu on the menu bar, and apparently I need to have a qualifying serial number?  I am running Windows 10.

Frustrated, and hoping someone might have some helpful information! Thank you.

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    Correct answer Jeff Arola

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    As for the updates you can try installing the latest Adobe Application Manager and then try Help>Updates.

    Adobe - Adobe Application Manager : For Windows : Adobe Application Manager

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    Peru Bob
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    October 24, 2018

    Uninstall and use the Cleaner Tool:

    Use the Cleaner Tool to solve installation problems

    Then reinstall.

    By the way, the "not for a qualifying product" is usually received when trying to use a regular version serial number with a Student and Teacher version (or vice-versa) or when the serial number is for an upgrade license, in which case it should ask for the serial number of the original version.

    chipt162
    chipt162Author
    Inspiring
    October 24, 2018

    Thank you for your reply.  When I open Creative Cloud Cleaner, I am presented with 13 clean up choices.  Which option do I choose? 

    Peru Bob
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    October 25, 2018