Photoshop Elements 10 on a Windows 11 - Won't Boot

[David28943351oivk]

I tried to install a download of Photoshop Elements 10 on my Windows 11 system.  I "think" everything went fine.  I was prompted to restart my system to complete instalation.  Now my system won't reboot.  It's stuck on the HP screen, computer manufacturer.  I can't get my computer to load.

What do I do?  Any help, suggestions would be greatly appreciated.  I hate to think that installing this software killed my system.

Please help!

[finnjacob]

I'm having Premiere Elements 2023 and had to turn off Memory Protection to make it work properly. Win 11. No solution from Adobe. 

[Gil0923]

2023 is supposed to be OK on Windows 11. I'm surprised you had to turn off Memory Protection. My problem involves an old version ... Photoshop Elements 13

[Mary33854486vlho]

Strongly recommend not trying to load into Windows 11 any version of Elements other than 2023. I loaded "Elements" 10 and it ended up forcing me to reinstall Windows 11. An awful mess that took hours to repair. The 2023 version works fine although I don't like the changes from previous versions.

[Andrew Painter 99]

Had the same issue with Photoshop Elements 7 installed on a brand new Acer Aspire 5 running Windows 11.  I had to completely reinstall Windows 11 tried again and the same thing happened again and again.  It seems to be a driver that is causing the issue.  After reading everything I could online about this issue and reaching out to Adobe, who were unhelpful and not interested, I unhappily bit the bullet and upgraded to Photoshop Elements 2024.  I know my software was old, but it's considered premium software, so I would have hoped there would have been a fix or a patch from Adobe.

[jane-e]

@Andrew Painter 99 

Photoshop Elements 7 was released twelve years ago in 2002. You got a good run for your money, and I hope you enjoy the new version.

Jane

[Zavija]

Hello, I tried to install Photoshop Elements 11 from my registered and verified windows CD, on a brand-new laptop (Windows11 Pro). The laptop would not start or even allow a reinstallation of Windows, had to organise a tech to come and reload software from 'ground zero', still unable to install 'MY Adobe Photoshop Elements11'. Adobe are no longer customer friendly... just wanting to rip you off $$$$$!!

[richard_p._8459]

I had the same problem loading Photoshop Elements 10 onto my Windows 11 Laptop.  I rebooted in Safe Mode (Note:  I first had to retrieve my 48-digit Microsoft Recovery key first and enter it before I could reboot in Safe Mode.).  I then used File Explorer to find the files involved and rename them as Larry pointed out.  My laptop rebooted and Photoshop 10 looks to be usable.  Many thanks!

[Zavija]

Thanks and good luck. Unfortunately it does not work in Win11 Pro, from any
option. 💜💜

[richard_p._8459]

My version is presently working, but I have not installed the latest
Windows 11 updates--I think I may wait a bit.

[gerryg28848985]

And don't believe any of the Youtubers/Tech responders who tell you otherwise? They would sell sand to an arab or ice to an eskimo if it made them money.

[gerryg28848985]

I feel I've been shafted by both Microsoft and Adobe? Bought my Elements 10 in 2012, cost me a lot of money too? I had to buy a new desktop last year with Windows 11 installed. My Elements version won't install whichever way you try to do it? I refuse to buy another from adobe for nearly £100, if they can't honour previous versions already bought then they can go do one. As for Microsoft Windows 11 - it sucks.

[finnjacob]

I've had the same problem and found no solution. Had to buy a new Elements software. No solution from Adobe, and of course, no answer from Microsoft. They never answer anything. However, I highly recommend the latest version of Elements (Photoshop and Premier). New and useful features, runs well on Win 11.

[gerryg28848985]

Thanks for replying. I have zero confidence in Adobe and Microsoft, and
other people should too! There are alternatives.
Find them and use them, some are free.
Regards...

[Zavija]

Sadly, Adobe have become an global extortion system, and as such are run by AI & Bots. NOONE at Adobe is interested, other than banking the extrorted cash. Due to the Adobe versus Windows  deliberately created/caused conflicts, it is designed to get worse as time advances, I am afraid Adobe has just become dishonest and totally disinterested. If they were bothered, it would not take much to create/release and global update to solve ALL the same related issue/s!! Good luck with this, disigned to be an everlasting problem, by Adobe!!! 💜💜

[gerryg28848985]

A simple solution is don't buy their products. Worldwide, these conglomerates take it upon themselves not to speak to people. That in itself tells you who and what they are.