Install Premiere Elements, Photoshop Elements

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Adobe Premiere Elements and Photoshop Elements
Install Adobe Premiere Elements, Photoshop Elements
Install Adobe Premiere Elements content
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Follow the instructions to install Adobe Premiere Elements and Photoshop Elements. Contents are a collection of themes and templates that ship with the application. After installing Adobe Premiere Elements or Photoshop Elements, you can also install these themes and templates.

Note: Although this document has screenshots for Adobe Premiere Elements, you can use the same procedure for installing Photoshop Elements.

If you are facing problems with installing Adobe Premiere Elements on Mac OS, see this document kb2.adobe.com/cps/925/cpsid_92579.html

Temporarily disable the anti-virus software. Disabling the anti-virus program speeds up the installation process.
Locate the serial number. The serial number is on the back of the DVD case. The serial number is not on the outer packaging. For more information, see http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/152/tn_15290.html. If you purchased the product from Best Buy, peel the sticker at the back of the DVD case. Use the redemption code to generate your serial number online. If you do not have an Internet connection, contact customer support.

Ensure that you are using the correct DVD for installation.

Disc Number	Description
1	Windows
2	Windows 7 (64 bit)
3	Mac OS
4	Content disc for Windows
5	Content disc for Mac OS

Disc Number	Description
1	Windows
2	Windows 7 (64 bit) PRE trial
3	Mac OS

Disc Number	Description
1	Windows
2	Windows 7 (64 bit)
3	Mac OS
4	Adobe Premiere Elements content disc for Windows
5	Adobe Premiere Elements content disc for Mac OS

Note: The images in this article are for illustrating the procedure. There could be minor variations in the text you see on screen when you perform the procedure.

Insert the Adobe Premiere Elements DVD in your computer.

In the Adobe Premiere Elements dialog box, click Install Adobe Premiere Elements.

Note: If you close the dialog box or the security settings do not permit AutoPlay, browse to the DVD using Windows Explorer and double-click AutoPlay.exe. If any security warnings display, click Yes.

In the Choose Setup Language dialog box, choose a language and click OK.

In the Welcome screen, click Next to start the installation process.

In the License Agreement dialog box, click Accept.

In the Customer Information screen, enter your User Name and select your Country/Region of residence. Some of the default settings are decided based on the country you choose.

Choose Install Licensed version and enter the serial number. You can also install as a trial version and enter the serial number later.

Choose your default TV Format: NTSC TV Format or PAL TV Format, and then click Next.

Click Next to install at the default location. To modify the install location, click Change and select a folder on your computer for installing the software.

Click Install.

The installer copies the files to your computer. After installation is complete, click Finish.

Insert the Adobe Premiere Elements Content DVD in your computer.

In the Adobe Premiere Elements Content dialog box, click Install Adobe Premiere Elements Content.

Note: If you closed the dialog box or the security settings do not permit AutoPlay, browse to the DVD using Windows Explorer and double-click AutoPlay.exe. If any security warnings display, click Yes.

In the Choose Setup Language dialog box, choose a language and click OK.

In the Welcome screen, click Next to start the installation process.

In the License Agreement dialog, box click Accept.

Select the content to install, and click Next.

Click Next to install at the default location. To modify the install location, click Change and then choose the destination folder.

Click Install.

The installer copies the files to your computer. After installation is complete, click Finish.

Note: Although this document has screenshots for Adobe Premiere Elements, you can use the same procedure for installing Photoshop Elements.

If you are facing problems with installing Adobe Premiere Elements on Mac OS, see this document kb2.adobe.com/cps/925/cpsid_92579.html

Insert the DVD into your computer.

Click Adobe Premiere Elements.

Navigate to Adobe Premiere Elements 9/Install.app and launch the installer.

In the Welcome screen, click Accept.

Enter the Serial Number and click Next.

Note: You can choose to install as a trial and enter the serial number later. Select a language for the trial version.

In the Install Options screen, click Install.