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MAC AND WINDOWS

Jan 24, 2011 1:31 PM

I have PE8 installed on two machines, one of which I am about to replace with a Mac. I know I must deactivate it on the old machine but will I be able to activate it on the Mac when it is still installed on a PC?

 

In fact I intend n a few weeks to replace the PC too and buy a second Mac - again will this prove a problem?

 

Thanks

  • Brett N
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    Brett N,
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    Jan 24, 2011 1:34 PM
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    Hello Andrew,

     

      Your license for Photoshop Elements is for Windows only. Even if you were to acquire a Mac version of the installer, your serial number would be considered invalid. This has changed with Photoshop Elements 9. If you buy a box copy of PSE9, you will get both the Windows and Mac versions of the software and a cross-platform serial number.

     

    -Brett

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    Jan 24, 2011 1:36 PM
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    For PSE8 & PSE9 you are permitted two installations, provided you do not use them simultaneously. One desktop and one lap-top.

     

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    Jan 24, 2011 1:53 PM
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    Thank you - now I take the trouble to look in the box I see that there are two discs, but I am glad to be reassured that I can use both discs.

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    Jan 24, 2011 2:01 PM
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    Yes you can even use the discs in the box to install one version on a PC and one version on a Mac lap top or vice a versa.

    　 

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    Jan 24, 2011 2:05 PM
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    Many thanks.

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