Photoshop Elements 12 Default Issue

I have installed PE 12, but I'm unable to open my photos using Photoshop Elements 12 as default. (I must first open PE 12, choose Open: then navigate to the photo.)
I have several other versions of PE installed, including PE 11. Right now when I double-click on a photo, it opens in PE 11. When I choose Open with: the dialog box lists only PE 11. When I go to Choose default program: PE 12 is not shown. When I go to Browse: then navigate to the .exe file for PE 12, my computer just adds another PE 11 to the list.
How do I correct this, so that when I double-click on a photo, it automatically open in PE 12?
Thanks,
Rick

I downloaded a 'trial' edition of Elements 12. When it installed it asked if it was a trial or if I had an activation code.  I entered what I have and it completed installing.  Running it the first time tells me I have 7 days to complete (can't remember other than login info.)  Hope this works!

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