How do I install from an old computer to a new one?

I'd bought and installed Photoshop Elements awhile ago. I now have a new computer. When attempting to install on new computer with the previously purchased CD, I get an error of 'not a valid serial number' though I am entering the number directly from the CD carton.
How do I install this onto the new computer?
Thanks,
Tim

Tim if you still have the installation CD then I would recommend using a computer which does have an optical drive to transfer the installation files to a USB drive. The license type you had listed was Consignment. It is likely there was specific installer provided with that license.
If you continue to face difficulties then I would recommend completing all of the steps listed in Use the CC Cleaner Tool to solve installation problems | CC, CS3-CS6. This includes the use of any available Adobe Installers in the Applications/Utilities/Adobe Installers folder. If the licensing files were damaged then it won't matter if you are using the correct installation files. You will still receive a message that the serial number is invalid.

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