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Adobe Photoshop Elements is an image editing software released by Adobe Software. The software is a consumer-targeted version of Adobe Photoshop, which is a business-targeted image editing solution for commercial graphic design. The Photoshop Elements software has less features than its parent software, but is a sufficient solution for hobbyists and casual users. Users who have a previous version of Photoshop Elements such as 4.0 are eligible to upgrade their software at a reduced cost.

Instructions

 

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     Purchase your Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0 upgrade. Select the correct version and operating system for your upgrade as a Mac upgrade and a PC upgrade are not interchangeable. Browse various retailers such as Adobe, Dell and Amazon for a good price.

     
     

     
     
   
   
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     Insert your Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0 installation disk into your CD drive. The installation application will Autorun after the CD drive begins reading the disk.

     
     

     
     
   
   
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     Follow the on-screen instructions for the installation application and pick the installation location for your software.

     
     

     
     
   
   
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     Input your Serial Key when prompted during the installation process. The Serial Key for your upgrade is included in the packaging. Click "Next" to begin the upgrade installation. When the process is complete, click "Finish" to end the upgrade process.

     
     

     
     
   
   
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     Run Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0 from your Start Menu by clicking "Start" > "Program Files" > "Adobe Photoshop Elements 6.0."

     
     

     
     
   
   
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     Click on "Help" > "Activate..." from the top pull-down menu to run the activation process for your software. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate the upgrade product using the phone or through the Web.