Installing Photoshop Elements is fairly straight forward, just pop in the DVD and install it as you would any other program.
Don’t forget to also install the content CD. These are used with collages and other items in the Create tab.
Upgrading to Photoshop Elements 10?
Back up your Organizer
Go to File – Backup to CD, DVD or Hard Drive to start the backup process. Go an have a cup of tea! It takes quite a while (up to 3 hours depending on how many images you have in your catalogue)
Then install the new version.
When you first open Organizer you’ll be prompted to convert your catalog. Click yes and go have a another cup of tea! It takes quite a while (up to an hour depending on how many images you have tagged).
Transferring Presets to PSE 10
I’f you’ve installed actions, styles or other presets, you’ll need to move the files to access them in your new version of Photoshop Elements.
See my tutorial on Moving your Photoshop Elements Styles for more details.
Getting Started
Now head over for my overview of the Photoshop Elements Workspace to get started.
Are you interested in more step-by-step Photoshop Elements tutorials? Jump on the waiting list for my Digital Scrapbooking Primer course and I’ll have you up and running in no time!
