deactivate one computer?

[Jesse Jr]

photoshop elements 2020 is installed on new PC. Old PC is gone., but everything was transfered over to new. When I try to use PS 2020 it tells me I have it installed on too many PCs. If i uninstall can I reinstall? I have the ser#

[kglad]

you can install all you want. you just won't be able to activate it and therefore won't be able to use it beyond the 30day trial on any one computer.

[Jesse Jr]

NO Want to deactivate old computer that was trashed

[Jesse Jr]

Program is installed in new PC, buut it says I have it installed in too many PCs and requires that I eliminate the others. How ??

[John T Smith · Accepted solution]

The ONLY way to DE-activate a serial number activation is on a working computer

If you can't DE-activate on an existing computer you are not able to continue

[kglad · Accepted solution]

if you can't untrash a computer with a current activation, you can't regain an activation.

[Nancy OShea · Accepted solution]

I'm afraid that ship sailed when you gave up your old PC.

Time for a new license.

Photoshop Elements 2026 (3 year license).
https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-elements.html

System Requirements:

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop-elements/system-requirements.html

Hope that helps.