Having just downloaded the adobe elements 2026 version one might be interested in what I had to do. First was conflict with previous versions, so i had to eliminate EVERYTHING to do with Adobe from my computer, including checking registery. just deleting is not enough there are leftovers remaining. Anyway that is what I found.
Next RAW files.
The adobe Elements 2026 direct download does not include RAW files. To do that go into Elements help and look for plugins. Yes to have the Raw files in elements 2026 needs this extra download.
Not being that computer wise it did take me quite a long time to fathom out and clear the conflicts and the RAW downloads.
So I also went back into the computer to set up a restore point. I did hjave one before but windows automatic11 update caused me trouble and the previous restore point was lost.
Hope this is of some help for those contimplating the same