Add graphics and backgrounds to 5.0 elements

[jenclark]

I want to add graphics & backgrounds to use in artworks and effects. I have windows vista and the view all files and folder button is checked. My program is on my G drive. I have viewed many many posts in order to figure this out and I can't even find the link that is mentioned C:/documents and settings/all users/application data/adobe/photoshopelements/5.0/artworks/backgrounds or graphics. I consider myself somewhat computer savy but this is really making me.............:mad:, can anyone walk me thru what I'm to do to load new graphics and backgrounds to PSE5. I need step by step because I'm not getting it this time. :eek: ANY help would be greatly appreciated. God, I feel like my hair color.:confused:

[kevq]

Jen,
you say that your program is on G drive, I'm not sure but instead of C etc try G etc.
I'm not computer savvy but it may be the trouble.
Kev.

[emkayess65]

http://www.photoshopelementsuser.com/forum/showthread.php?t=26049&highlight=show+hidden+files

[QUOTE=branch124;280642]The Application Data folder is a hidden folder, so open your C: drive and click on tools > folder options. Click on View > Hidden Files and folders > Show hidden files and folders.

Then go to documents and settings > all users

Your application data folder should be in there.[QUOTE]

C: and or G: drive in your case.

Did you unhide the Application Data Folder?
I don't have V5 so my knowledge is just from reading the forum
After you unhide you can make a shortcut folder on your desktop and then just drop things unto that folder.
Hope I don't confuse you more.
MKS

[jenclark]

Thanks for any response but I still have a problem. I have shown all the hidden files. I'm on vista and don't have any file that says documents and settings or all users on any of my hard drives. I do have a users folder and I go there and nothing. This is so frustrating. Does anyone have and ideas??? :confused:

[jenclark]

SO excited.........I found out how to find it on VISTA.

Show hidden files like mentioned many times before.
Go to C:/Programdata/adobe/photoshopelements/5.0/slideshowgraphics

you then see all the files you have in artwork and effects.

This small task about killed me, or others around me...........Hope this helps someone.

Vista is the key word here. It's so different from XP.:D