Is Elements 2018 (version 16) compatible with windows 11 *PRO*

[Luke27422385crax]

Considering purchasing a new computer, curious about compatibility.    I believe I saw Windows 11, but I wasn't sure about the *PRO* version though?

[Greg_S.]

Elements 2018 is working on my Win 11 Pro machine which has been upgraded from Win 10.   I have also been able to reinstall Elements 11 on the same machine (using compatibility mode).  I have yet to hear any convincing evidence that any version of Elements will not work with Windows 11.   (I even have Elements 4 working. )

[Luke27422385crax]

Thank you!!

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[genes15801591]

I am not able to install PhotoShop Elements 2018 on my two Windows 11 Pro computers; one is a Dell and the other is an HP.  I have the latest version of Windows 11 on both; recently upgraded in early October 2024.  The installation starts up but soon terminates with some nebulous Pop-Up message; which I can not close out even with the Task Manager.  PSE 2018 works on my Windows 10 Pro machine so I will leave it all at that.....  This newer Version of Win 11 Pro also tanked some other legacy 64 Bit programs I have as well....

[Test Screen Name]

Bear in mind that Elements 2018 was made long before Windows 11, and Adobe aren't going to retest their old obsolete apps with new systems. So we can get the evidence of people who are trying it (which is great) but we can't be sure it will work for everyone.

[Luke27422385crax · Accepted solution]

I did finally end up getting on directly with Adobe Tech Support after a long wait, and they confirmed that Elements 2018, version 16 - was fully compatible with Windows 11 Pro.    

I do believe that when new OS’s come out, they will go a certain distance back to a pre-determined edition of software to verify that any necessary patches/updates are created/disseminated to ensure compatibility with a new OS.  

Obviously they don’t go back forever, but a ways.       

Just wanted to throw that out in case anyone runs across this situation and has the same question.     I have Elements 2018 and it’s great for the little bit I do with it.     Was considering getting a new PC, but didn’t want to have to repurchase a PhotoShop product, so this was important for me to know.