Elements 9 not for XP?

[nightshade]

I just found Photoshop Elements for just over £50 but it states platforms Vista or windows 7, XP is not mentioned. So which is the latest Elements I can use with XP?

[Stinky Bob]

Adobe lists XP SP2 as compatible, as per Adobe Photoshop Elements 9: System requirements but to answer as to what version will work on XP then Elements 8 definitely does, however it will be slow on anything less than a couple of GB of memory.

[Geoff F]

I haven't heard of any problems when using XP so stating that it will work on Vista or 7 is probably just to reassure users of those newer systems.

Some older software isn't compatible with 7.

Adobe CS5 certainly works fine with XP. Although you do need a bit of computer power as Bob mentioned.

[Lancashire Lad]

As has been mentioned, Elements 9 should work with XP2 + service pack 2.

But, depending on your computer you may get caught out by its need for a minimum of 800 pixels (height) on your monitor. (If you have a laptop or monitor of less than 800 pixels in height, you can't get Elements 9's advanced photo download dialogue to work.

See this previous thread: -

Help wanted with using Elements 9

Regards,
Mike.

[nightshade]

I think I can manage Elements 9 then, my computer is a back up gaming device for my son so until 12 months ago it would play anything. I am told it is due for an upgrade which doing it myself will be just around the £800 mark
so as I can use four gig of dd3 RAM

[tcvarlh]

Elements works fine on XP sp 2 and upwards. I run 7 ult @ 16Gb/Phenom 6core which means it screams along. But as long as you have a min of 1 gb it will run. (2gb would be opt) altho' resolution van be a problem as mentioned previously.

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