2 Replies Latest reply: Nov 14, 2014 2:57 PM by Barbara B. RSS

    Transfer elements 8 to new iMac

    Quicktruck

      While attempting to transfer my Elements 8 program from a 2006 iMac to my new 2013 Mac, it looks like the new one will not run elements 8. Can this be true? Do I have to buy a new version of Elements, or is there a way to transfer my program?

        • 1. Re: Transfer elements 8 to new iMac
          Brett N Employee Hosts

          I don't see a reason why it will not work. But this brings up the question of what you mean by "transfer". If you mean "copy the files from one computer and paste them on the other," then this will not work. This copy action will not get all the files required. Instead, you should be reinstalling using the original installation media (disks or download).

          • 2. Re: Transfer elements 8 to new iMac
            Barbara B. CommunityMVP

            Please let us know if the installer works for you. In the past there've been several OS X upgrades where some installed older versions of PSE kept running but their installers stopped working. I don't know of anyone who's tried installing PSE 8 in Yosemite yet.