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Post by pwahl on May 25, 2015 19:07:33 GMT
Not an editor question, but didn't see any place for this question, so - I'm thinking of upgrading this computer, and the one I'm looking at does not have a CD drive. I have Elements 10 on a cd, what I'm wondering is if there is any way to get it on to a new computer without the cd drive?
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Post by ken1 on May 25, 2015 19:15:59 GMT
Not an editor question, but didn't see any place for this question, so - I'm thinking of upgrading this computer, and the one I'm looking at does not have a CD drive. I have Elements 10 on a cd, what I'm wondering is if there is any way to get it on to a new computer without the cd drive? pwahl, Yes. Follow the directions in this tech note: helpx.adobe.com/photoshop-elements/kb/photoshop-elements-downloads.html |
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Post by pwahl on May 25, 2015 20:13:59 GMT
Thanks Ken. That was actually my first guess, but then I thought because it was several versions old I wouldn't be able to do it any longer.
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Post by Squirrel2014 on May 25, 2015 20:49:17 GMT
Not an editor question, but didn't see any place for this question, so - I'm thinking of upgrading this computer, and the one I'm looking at does not have a CD drive. I have Elements 10 on a cd, what I'm wondering is if there is any way to get it on to a new computer without the cd drive? Hi pwahl It's not a problem. I've installed to a device with no CD/DVD drive. I just copied the contents of the disc to a USB flash drive (click and drag is my favourite method) then, once the USB drive is seen in your device/PC then just double click on the 'setup' file, which will be an exe/application. Then follow the instructions as if you were installing from a disc. Hope this helps |
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Post by Major Major on May 25, 2015 20:53:41 GMT
Um. how did you copy the contents to a USB drive if you didn't have a CD drive?
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Post by Squirrel2014 on May 25, 2015 21:22:55 GMT
Um. how did you copy the contents to a USB drive if you didn't have a CD drive? In pwahl's original post, s/he said they're 'thinking of' upgrading a new computer which doesn't have optical drive So, if pwahl copies the disc contents (plus any other software required) to a USB drive, or even external drive etc, while s/he has the current computer, then the software can be installed if/when pwahl gets a new computer [Edit - I used the optical drive on my PC to copy to USB] |
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Post by pwahl on May 25, 2015 21:55:41 GMT
Um. how did you copy the contents to a USB drive if you didn't have a CD drive? In pwahl's original post, s/he said they're 'thinking of' upgrading a new computer which doesn't have optical drive So, if pwahl copies the disc contents (plus any other software required) to a USB drive, or even external drive etc, while s/he has the current computer, then the software can be installed if/when pwahl gets a new computer [Edit - I used the optical drive on my PC to copy to USB] Yup, what she said, this was my other thought, but I wasn't sure it would work. I guess my instincts are correct anyway. (he - pwahl = Patrick) Thanks for the suggestions. Current computer is developing some sort of illness. |
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Post by Squirrel2014 on May 25, 2015 22:21:13 GMT
Hi Patrick Yes, your instincts are quite correct. Copy the disc now, while you can, along with any other software you want to install on a new machine. If you've got an external hard drive, that would be ideal, of course Pleased to have been able to reassure you  Julie |
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Post by Major Major on May 26, 2015 11:43:23 GMT
Oops! Sorry, I misread the comment.
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Post by Squirrel2014 on May 26, 2015 15:56:33 GMT
Not to worry, MajorMajor - Your question helped to get clarification of the situation and of a solution, hence the OP is more confident now and other readers may be able to benefit from this thread I think it was a fair question  J |
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Post by shaun on May 26, 2015 20:13:48 GMT
Another option would be to purchase external CD/DVD burner which might come in handy for other things. They are USB connection and not to expensive either.
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Post by pwahl on May 28, 2015 1:06:37 GMT
Another option would be to purchase external CD/DVD burner which might come in handy for other things. They are USB connection and not to expensive either. Thanks, that's one I did not consider (duh), but yes, I do occasionally burn a CD, so that would be useful. |
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