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Community Beginner ,
Jan 09, 2023 Jan 09, 2023

I've used (or tried to use) PSE for several years but there have always been problems. The response time with anything I try to do makes the software unusable for me.  I upgrade and it makes no difference. The issues are the same. Should I even try upgrading again? Have response time issues improved with upgrades? Is the problem with the transferring of existing data to the new software? WHERE can I get the answers to fix these issues? Nothig I've been told has ever resolved the issue. 

Or can anyone tell me what other software I can get to organize and edit my photos? I won't buy another upgrade to PSE without help.

 

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Community Expert ,
Jan 09, 2023 Jan 09, 2023

Which version of Photoshop Elements are you currently using?

 

What are the specs of your computer? Which operating system?

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Community Beginner ,
Jan 10, 2023 Jan 10, 2023

Thanks for responnding.

I currently have PSE 2019 but have had the issue with previous versions also. Most of the response time, etc probs are from the Organizer.

I'm on a macOS Monterey v 12.6.2. I may be replacing my mac with a new mac within the next 4-5 months too. 

Thanks again for your help. I really appreciate it.

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Community Expert ,
Jan 10, 2023 Jan 10, 2023

Photoshop Elements 2019 is not supported by Adobe on Monterey so that may be your first issue. PSE 2019 requires Mojave, Catalina or Big Sur.

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

 

Did you already have PSE 2019 installed on an older operating system then upgraded to Monterey?

 

You could try downloading and installing the trial version of the current Elements 2023 (free to use for 30 days prior to purchasing) and see if it runs any better.

https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop-elements/try-elements.html

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Community Beginner ,
Jan 10, 2023 Jan 10, 2023

Yes, PSE19 was installed several Mac OS versions ago. I had always been willing to upgrade to the latest PSE versions until I started having issues right away.

I'm going to try the trial version as you suggested. Thanks again.

Lorna

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Community Beginner ,
Jan 11, 2023 Jan 11, 2023

Before I download the trial version, do you recommend uninstalling previous PSE versions? If so, can you tell me the best way to do that? 
Thanks again.

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Community Expert ,
Jan 11, 2023 Jan 11, 2023
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No need. Each version of Photoshop Elements installs separately on your computer.

 

You can install 2023, run it then uninstall it without affecting your existing versions.

 

Anyway, you wouldn't want to uninstall your existing versions in case you finish the trial and do not want to keep 2023 installed.

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