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fotoman515
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Apr 7, 2023 6:39 PM UTC
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What Organizer file to copy?

I recently purchased a new computer and was able to put PS Elements 2021 on it.  However, the old computer has all the files.

I need to copy or import the Organizer file with all my photos to the new computer but I don't know which of the many files in the Organizer is the correct one to copy.

Thanks for any help.

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MichelBParis
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Apr 7, 2023 7:41 PM UTC
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I recently purchased a new computer and was able to put PS Elements 2021 on it.  However, the old computer has all the files.

I need to copy or import the Organizer file with all my photos to the new computer but I don't know which of the many files in the Organizer is the correct one to copy.

Thanks for any help.


By @fotoman515

 

You have to follow the following procedure:

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

 

This creates a backup folder on an external drive, which will be restored from the new computer resulting in:

- a restore of all the folder trees of your media files

- a restore of the catalog (the database)

- and an update of each item in the catalog to register the new location in the new drive.

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fotoman515
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Apr 8, 2023 1:19 PM UTC

Thank you for the help.

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