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November 19, 2018
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Install without a DVD drive

  • November 19, 2018
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Hi Adobe experts,

I have software "Adobe Premiere Elements 11" with DVDs that I have never used before.  I now want to use it on my Mac laptop, but it doesn't have a DVD drive.  I do have a redemption code.  Can I simply download the software using that code?  I don't want to buy it twice.  Would appreciate any and all help.

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    Community Expert
    November 19, 2018

    kallyw75753699  wrote

    ...... Can I simply download the software using that code?  I don't want to buy it twice.  Would appreciate any and all help.

    You can download an installation file for Premiere Elements 11.  Your serial number should work. 

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    John T Smith
    Community Expert
    Community Expert
    November 19, 2018

    kglad links in reply #1 here https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2509712 to download program installers

    Redemption Code to get serial number https://redeem.licenses.adobe.com/getserial

    CS6 and earlier programs HAVE NOT BEEN TESTED AND WILL NOT BE UPDATED for Mac El Capitan or newer operating systems

    -which means that you try to use CS6 and earlier at YOUR risk of having problems due to Apple updates

    -Apple did not maintain backward compatibility with old programs in El Capitan or newer operating systems

    --Adobe has a workaround to Apple's problem of not maintaining backward compatibility

    --READ HERE https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2301916 for an Adobe solution to installing old programs, including a link to installing the old Java runtime that is required

    --Also read for more information https://forums.adobe.com/thread/2458382

    --and https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/global/install-or-run-applications-new.html