If you still have access to Elements on your old laptop, you can also retrieve the serial number using the free Belarc Advisor
Belarc Advisor - Belarc, Inc.
If you're successful in reinstalling Elements, keep your Elements 11 installer and the serial number, which you paid money for, somewhere safe in case you need them again. There's no guarantee that these old legacy downloads will be available in future.
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