Converting the trial version to purchased

Question

I want to convert my trial version of APE. I purchased the software from the adobe store and have been emailed a serial number which i am told to enter in software settings. Where is this? I see no place to enter the serial number when I load APE
Thanks for any help

Answer 1

when I load APE I get a screen headed Premiere Elements 4 which asks me for a new project or saved project.
This is very odd. Does Photoshop Elements show PSE 10, or 4?
What is shown for Help About, in PrE? Does that also say Premiere Elements 4?
As far as the Project file (the PREL), installation, uninstall, etc., should not affect that, but you can certainly make a Copy of that PREL file for safe keeping elsewhere.
Remember, the trial version will add a watermark to the Exported/Shared file. This FAQ Entry will tell you how to remove that watermark, when you get the full-paid version running with your S/N, and then go to Export/Share that Timeline afterwards.
Good luck,
Hunt