Can I install and/or run Photoshop Elements 12 Offline (behind Proxy)?

Question

Due to the setup of our network at work, the machine that requires photoshop elements 12 doesn't have internet access.  Can I:
- Install PS Elements 12 without the internet ?
- Run PS Elements 12 without the internet.  I also want to ensure that PSE12 doesn't need to "phone home".  I'll need to disable this so the user is never prompted ?
I have internet access on other machines that I can use to activate the key if needed, but consider the computer that requires the software completely offline.
I need confirmation of this from a Adobe rep before I can purchase the software.  Thanks.

Answer 1

PSE 12 requires you to have an Internet Connection at least once when you are installing it so that you can register the product and activate it.  After this process is complete, you don't need Internet connection unless you want to update it on a periodic basis (say once every 6 weeks).  This is only for the updates; So if you are not bothered with updates then you don't need Internet Connection.
Hope this answers your question.