PSE 7 Activation query. Serial number is invalid

Trying to activate an old PSE 7 version on a new PC and serial number is coming up as invalid. Can you assist please

Got the exact same response from the tech guy on the chat.  It's terrible support in my opinion.
I have the exact same problem as you and they sent me to this forum to resolve it.  C'mon Adode!!!
Photoshop Elements 7 works fine on Windows 8.1 as I am running the trial version it just wont accept my serial number which is valid

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