Transfer of Software

I got Adobe Premier Elements 11 pre-installed on a PC - I now want to move it to a more pwerful system.
Questions:
1. Can I get hold of installation media or downloads ?
2. Is the 'serial number' the activation key?
Any assistance with this question is appreciated

iburford
Were you given a specific purchased serial number xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx?
And if you go to http://www.adobe.com and the header "My Adobe", is your Premiere Elements 11 and the serial number listed there?
Did you get anything in writing about situation such as this when you purchased your computer? Access to installation disc and such?
One scenario may be
a. Go to the following web site and explore download the Premiere Elements 11 tryout from there.
http://prodesigntools.com/photoshop-elements-11-direct-download-links-pse-premiere-pre.htm l
b. And, then insert your purchased serial number at installation of that download.
If you decide to try this approach, it is essential that you read carefully all the details to gain access to the files.
Specific activation problems can be handled only by Adobe via its Adobe Chat.
http://helpx.adobe.com/contact.html?product=premiere-elements&topic=serial-number-issues-o r-activating-my-product
After the link opens, click on "I still need help." to bring up the Adobe Chat.
Please let us know the outcome.
Thanks.
ATR

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