Premier Elements 12

[AZ Aurora]

It's been forever since I have started a new project and I have a newer HP computer. Spec of 

Processor:  Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-10510U CPU @ 1.80GHz 2.30 GHz

Installed Ram:  16.0 GB (15.8 GB usable)

Since I have not done a project in a long time I still have installed on this computer Adobe Premier Elements 12. When I go to it and click "start a new project" is scrolls across, then quits and never opens.

Are they not compatible, or is the program too old, any suggestions would be great. Thanks

[Bill Sprague]

If you computer is current and up to date, Premiere Elements 13 was coded before your operating system.   You may not be able to get it to work.  You can try a fresh isntallation if you have those files, but that may not work either.

You choices might be to get a fresh version, use the "pretty good" editor that comes with Windows or shop for a new NLE.

[AZ Aurora]

Okay Bob, thanks I believe that you are correct it will not work with my newer computer. I was able to open the organizer but never the video portion of the program. I uninstalled it and tried to reinstall it and it would not do that.

So now my next question is if I were to get a newer version would I be able to input my older projects into it and get those to reload and be able to work with them?

[Bill Sprague · Accepted solution]

Maybe.  Backward compatibility is not a feature.  However, if the old project is simple, without a lot of effects, transitions, etc., it may load.  Download a trial, make copy of the old project and try it.  

The other choice is to use the output of the old project as a source in the new system.  Then add material you want or cut parts you don't.  

[jean mariej75246504]

I have similar issue with PRE release 11 which does not start any more. I suspect a windows update.

Nevertheless, I can open R11 projects on my release 2019 and continue work on them.

I think it could be the same with new (2022) versions.