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ccw123
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Jun 25, 2020 12:03 AM UTC
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Photoshop Elements 2020 Does not Support Windows 7?

Hi,

 

Currently I am using Photoshop 2020 in Creative Cloud Plan. It works under my Windows 7(64bit) without any problems. However, I think the plan is pricy and I want to switch to a perpetual license instead of a subscrption. So I contact Adobe and the support told me that I can purchase Photoshop Elements 2020. But to my surprise, Photoshop Elements 2020 does not support Windows 7.

 

So my question is:

 

1. Why the latest version(Photoshop 2020) in subscription plan supports Windows 7 but the Photoshop Elements 2020 does not.

2. Is there a version of Photoshop Elements that supports Windows 7 and I can purcahse?

 

Thanks

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    hatstead
    hatsteadCorrect answer
    Inspiring
    Jul 26, 2020 11:03 AM UTC

    Have a look at Elements Plus which is a very inexpensive add-on. It is version specific and may provide the functionality which you seek.

    https://elementsplus.net/

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    Billy25654246ltce
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    Aug 15, 2022 11:35 AM UTC

    Thank you for your help.

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    andrew24762529736a
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    Jun 7, 2022 11:09 AM UTC

    Thanks, the issue has been resolved. 

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    Alex24375907q6fv
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    May 9, 2022 2:16 PM UTC

    Wow, My Issue was resolved.

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    SEO22183504t19y
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    Dec 10, 2021 6:45 AM UTC

    Thanks. My Issue has beed resoled.

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    Emma22126290ut37
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    Dec 7, 2021 7:16 AM UTC

    Yes, it does. Photoshop Elements 2020 requires a minimum of Windows 10 and is not supported on Windows 7 anymore. If you have any additional questions, please shoot us. I have tried it for my (link removed by moderator) but it didnt work in windows 7

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    Greg_S.
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    Greg_S.Community Expert
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    Jun 25, 2020 5:23 AM UTC

    Just because it is not supported does not mean it won't work.  I suggest you download a free 30 day trial to test out my theory.  There may be some features that don't work or work poorly but it is worth trying it out. 

     

    And you really should consider upgrading your machine to Windows 10 if it has the necessary specs.  There is currently an offer available at PC World magazine for a full version of Windows 10 Home for $29.99.  This offer is available until the end of June.  (Windows 10 Pro version is available for $39.99.)  I haven't checked this recently, but up to 3 or 4 months ago, there was a little known secret that Microsoft will allow a free upgrade of an earlier Windows version computer to Win 10.

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      ccw123Author
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      Jul 26, 2020 4:47 AM UTC

      Thank you. After installing PS Elements, I find it is a crippled version of PS, not real PS. So I have to continue use the subscription-based PS, though it is much more expensive and has no perpetual license.

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      hatstead
      hatsteadCorrect answer
      Inspiring
      Jul 26, 2020 11:03 AM UTC

      Have a look at Elements Plus which is a very inexpensive add-on. It is version specific and may provide the functionality which you seek.

      https://elementsplus.net/

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        jane-e
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        jane-eCommunity Expert
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        Jun 25, 2020 12:12 AM UTC

        Hi
        Since your question is about Photoshop Elements, I have moved this from the "Photoshop" forum for you. Here are the system requirements for Photoshop Elements:

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

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