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What to do with old version when you upgrade software?


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Hi, all! Awhile ago I decided not to upgrade to PSE 15 (from PSE 13 which I have used for some time now) but after seeing all the updates in Adobe Camera Raw I decided I HAD to upgrade to get it but that makes me wonder what do you do with the old version of software when you upgrade to the newer version? Seems silly to use all that space on the computer to keep it...am I missing a reason that makes it worth it or should I just uninstall PSE 13?

 

Thanks!

 

Cathy

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Unless there is a feature or tool that isn't included in the new version, or if something like an action won't work, I wouldn't keep the old version on my machine. I do have older versions installed on 3rd and 4th computers, but I mostly use them for testing. Once you know you won't be using the software, make sure the license is deactivated when you uninstall it and then you can give it away or even donate it. Just make sure you include the registration number. :D

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I just did a search for "Deactivating PhotoShop Elements 13"

and this is what came up --

 

"Deactivate Photoshop Elements or Premiere Elements

To deactivate Photoshop Elements or Photoshop Elements, simply sign out of the application by selecting Help > Sign out.

Note:

Running into a problem? See Activation and deactivation troubleshooting."

 

I saw this in a few places, this was from Adobe Help.

If you do a search, you can read about it but hope this works. Good luck!

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Thanks! I will definitely be needing that troubleshooting because when I initially opened PSE13 to see if "deactivate" was an option I DID see the "sign out" option but it wasn't available (grayed out) so it looks like you saved me a google search...thanks a bunch! :)

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Hi, all! Awhile ago I decided not to upgrade to PSE 15 (from PSE 13 which I have used for some time now) but after seeing all the updates in Adobe Camera Raw I decided I HAD to upgrade to get it but that makes me wonder what do you do with the old version of software when you upgrade to the newer version? Seems silly to use all that space on the computer to keep it...am I missing a reason that makes it worth it or should I just uninstall PSE 13?

 

Thanks!

 

Cathy

Cathy:

I am currently using pse v10. I was debating going to v15 and finally decided to do it. I had a chat session with a rep and he told me I could keep the old version if I wanted to. Should I be ordering the upgrade and does it leave your old version out there without changing it? I feel rather stupid right now, but I am totally clueless. Help!!! Thanks.

Sassy Granny (Joyce)

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Update to my original excitement about all the updates to ACR...unfortunately, you only get ALL the updates through Photoshop CC. (I searched & searched before buying PSE 15 to see how ACR changed but couldn't find anything and ultimately had to go with it anyway because the older version from PSE 13 couldn't read my newer camera's raw files.) However, at least PSE 15 DOES now have a "Dehaze" filter. It's not as cool as using a slider (like the updated full version of ACR but you can still mask that layer or change the opacity so it'll do for now. (I'm stubborn & really don't like being "forced" into a subscription when I just do this stuff for fun.)

 

Granny, to answer your question (I hope,) yes, you can leave your old version on your computer if you have the space to spare for both programs. Your computer will see them as separate programs. (I had versions 8 & 13 on my computer until I installed the new 15 version & realized it.) I chose to uninstall mine (after I deactivated it) & am going to give it to my sister as soon as I go and try all the actions & styles I've collected to make sure I can still use them in the new version. If you do a search, maybe you can find a comparison between versions 10 & 15 and see if there are enough new features that you'd actually use to warrant changing. I went from version 8 to 13 and loved it because loading actions, brushes, etc. was a lot more convenient. Good luck!

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