Photoshop Elements won't start, closes, says no serial #

I had to get a new computer, mother board died. Old hard drive installed as d drive and all programs work fine except Photoshop Elements.
looks like it will start, asks me to agree to user agreement, I click agree and it says I did not and will shut down and also says my name and serial # can't be found or aren't valid or something and shuts down.
Chat won't help me but when I searched for help this topic is touched on and clearly states you can not fix yourself.
I am really stuck. I hope someone here can help me.
Lori

try uninstalling, cleaning (Use the CC Cleaner Tool to solve installation problems | CC, CS3-CS6) and then installing.

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