How do I recover my photoshop elements after hard drive replacement?

I recently had to replace my main drive on the computer, so I have to reload all my software. I originally installed photoshop elements 3.0 and still have the CDs and serial number, but cannot install it because it isn't compatable with windows 7. I had upgraded to 5.0 and have that CD, but it is upgrade only and will not install because it cannot detect an earlier installation. I do have all the files copied from my previous drive into a directory in the new drive, but the installation of 5.0 didn't find what it needed, even when I gave it the correct directory.
How do I get my photoshop elements back on my computer?
Thanks!

You should not need to reinstall Elements 3 at all. Upgrade disks contain the full version of the software. The serial numbers tells the installer if you have a full version or an upgrade.
Just install Elements 5 from the upgrade disk, enter your Elements 5 upgrade serial number then enter your Elements 3 serial number when prompted.

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