Re: unlock code to Photoshop album Starter Edition 3

i have got problems photoshop album starter edition album. photos locked in there 2006 onwards , without warning unable access them. on screen message asks me register adobe unlock code , when tried reply came product no longer supported adobe. rang customer services (uk) , told me no longer supported product , contact support man!!!!

appalled @ this. adobe - think not. else offer me support in overcoming problem? thanks.

adobe poor,

 

you're not alone in wondering how photos 'out' of starter edition. there few posts in forum, of based on false assumption starter edition has exclusive access photos appear 'in' program.

 

http://forums.adobe.com/message/2413333#2413333

http://forums.adobe.com/message/2281147#2281147

http://forums.adobe.com/message/2165616#2165616

 

it a  common misconception starter edition 'stores', or copies, your  files it. program not move or copy files @ all,  rather scans system's pictures directory, , generates  miniature versions of pictures (called thumbnails) can  browse 'flat' list of thumbnails of photos, overcoming the  inconvenience of having go separate folders in windows explorer  have find files.the thumbnails, tags, , albums  create in starter edition stored in photoshop album  catalog file, separate pictures, , pictures remain  copied them computer.

 

if use  photoshop album subsequently download files digital camera or  scanner, default location program create files  in pictures>digital camera photos folder. if you  not use photoshop album starter edition download files your  camera, find folder empty.

 

the thumbnails in starter  edition catalog exist, if decide move or delete the  original photos added program. cause files in  photoshop album catalog become 'disconnected' original  photos. reconnect files, can use file>reconnect  missing files command see if program can locate original  files in new location, , once again re-link catalog thumbnails  files once referenced.

 

since photoshop album has been discontinued, i  recommend folks find alternative solution. 1 alternative that  preserve of you've created in starter edition the  photoshop elements 8 trial. install that, , automatically  convert photoshop album catalog current format, , program  not time out, starter edition did. if want purchase more  editing power, can choose purchase full program, but  it's not required.

 

if many have come forum wondering  how can photos, program has become locked  or expired, don't worry; photos have never been moved photoshop  album; remain wherever intially put them, on hard drive.  them, can navigate file system using windows  explorer. typically in documents>my pictures folder.  here handy how-to refer to find photos on your  system, other tips how can use folders keep  photos organized: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/setup/maintain/filemgmt.mspx

 

hope those  tips help!

 

mark

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