Cannot install Photoshop Elements 2022 anymore?

[andrew_4543]

I have a perpetual license of Elements 2022.  It appears as a registered product under my Adobe account and has a download link.  I am upgrading to a new computer.  Once I download the .exe installer file to the new computer and run it, I get the initial question (language and install directory) and then it appears to start the install.

However, once the progress bar gets to 2%, the installation fails with error 113, unable to connect to the Adobe server.

I have followed every TS step I can find on the Adobe website (turn off antivirus, turn off firewall, use a different browser, etc, etc, etc) and nothing works.

At this point I am thinking that there is, in fact, no server for the installer to connect to.

Any information or advice, anyone?

Thanks!

[andrew_4543]

Regarding the offline installation tip, I cannot "launch" the application because all I can get from Adobe is a download link, to download the application over the internet....  The tip you linked was for the 2019 version, so maybe at that time buyers got a DVD to install from - but in 2022 when I bought it, all I got was a serial number and I downloaded from Adobe.

Thanks again,

Andy

[andrew_4543]

SOLVED:  Ok, spent yet another hour on this.  Found a thread on Reddit that was actually about a different problem (code 183) but suggested that installing Microsoft C++ 2013 redistributable (both x86 and x64 packages are required) might allow a Win 11 machine to connect to Adobe's download servers for older content.  VOILA - this did the trick.

I installed the two old C++ packages and rebooted the computer, then tried the download links again and they found the Adobe Servers.

Talking to a friend of mine who is a professional coder, he suggested that if Adobe will not update the server end of this process, then they could EASILY add a few lines of code to the download applet/link that will look at the host computer and notify the customer if their computer needs to have C++ 2013 installed.  I find it interesting that the download server for a 2-year-old piece of software relies on an 11 year old C++ build, despite the fact that Microsoft has updated C++ literally hundreds of times since then...  So how about it Adobe??

Thanks,

Andy

[Glenn 8675309]

Adobe won't do anything with software that is no longer supported.  They only support the current version, and the version before the current version, that's it.

I unistall and reinstall the following versions, all the time, without any Issues:  10,14,16,17,18,19, 20, 22,23,24,and 25.   

I think some users bring this issue about themselves, by "Knowing their way around computers" and will often delete "extra copies" of files.   I think other just go ahead and delete the program file folders and  don't acutally unistall the program- leaving lots of remnents and all sorts of registry entries- resulting in the c++2013 installed.   

It's the way the C++ package gets installed that causes problems:  When you install an updated redistributable package, binaries for non-target architectures are removed. For example, after you install an update for an x86-based application, the x64 Visual C++ 2013 runtime libraries are missing.

Here is a link to download it:  Download it, install it, problem solved in less than one minute. 

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=40784

Tons of reasons to still use C++2013

• Performance and Efficiency:

  C++'s ability to compile to native code and its control over memory management make it ideal for applications where speed and efficiency are paramount. 
• Versatility and Flexibility:

  C++ supports various programming paradigms (structured, object-oriented, generic, functional) and allows for both high-level abstractions and low-level hardware access, making it adaptable to diverse projects. 
• Mature and Stable Ecosystem:

  The C++ standard library is well-established and tested, providing developers with reliable tools and infrastructure. 
• Specific Applications:

  C++ is heavily used in areas like:

  • Game Development: Engine development and game core logic often rely on C++ for performance and low-level control. 
  • Systems Programming: Operating systems, device drivers, and other system-level software often use C++ for its performance and control. 
  • Embedded Systems: Resource-constrained environments benefit from C++'s ability to optimize performance and memory usage. 
  • High-Performance Computing: Scientific simulations, financial modeling, and other computationally intensive tasks often use C++ for its speed. 
• Backwards Compatibility:

  C++ has evolved while maintaining a strong focus on backwards compatibility, allowing developers to leverage existing codebases and libraries. 
• Large Community and Support:

  C++ has a large and active community of developers, providing ample resources, libraries, and support for projects. 

Lots of reasons for  still using the C++ 2013 version:

• Performance and Efficiency:

  C++'s ability to compile to native code and its control over memory management make it ideal for applications where speed and efficiency are paramount. 
• Versatility and Flexibility:

  C++ supports various programming paradigms (structured, object-oriented, generic, functional) and allows for both high-level abstractions and low-level hardware access, making it adaptable to diverse projects. 
• Mature and Stable Ecosystem:

  The C++ standard library is well-established and tested, providing developers with reliable tools and infrastructure. 
• Specific Applications:

  C++ is heavily used in areas like:

  • Game Development: Engine development and game core logic often rely on C++ for performance and low-level control. 
  • Systems Programming: Operating systems, device drivers, and other system-level software often use C++ for its performance and control. 
  • Embedded Systems: Resource-constrained environments benefit from C++'s ability to optimize performance and memory usage. 
  • High-Performance Computing: Scientific simulations, financial modeling, and other computationally intensive tasks often use C++ for its speed. 
• Backwards Compatibility:

  C++ has evolved while maintaining a strong focus on backwards compatibility, allowing developers to leverage existing codebases and libraries. 
• Large Community and Support:

  C++ has a large and active community of developers, providing ample resources, libraries, and support for projects.