Re-Load data

[FPR]

I need some help. I’ve been using Photoshop Elements 5 for about 2 years, and have introduced some 7k pics from My Pictures to Elements Organizer. In Elements I have done much editing, inserted many Collection IDs and many slide shows. All successful!! In January 2009 my old Dell lab top starting to act up!! Anticipating a crash, I did a full Elements back up on two DVDs and also a back up of all photos in My Pictures.
The crash came and I’m now purchasing a new and better laptop with Windows Vista. Here is my question---
What process should I use to put all my pictures on my new computer and not lose anything? Note, I still have my Elements program CD.

Thanks, FPR

[johnrellis]

1. Install PSE 5 from CD onto the new computer.

2. Download and install the PSE 5.0.2 patch from Adobe.com, required for Vista.

3. Do File > Restore Catalog to restore your catalog from the backups to our new computer. I'm guessing your old computer was running XP; if so, then when you restore, select the options New Location and Restore Original Folder Structure. This will preserve your original folder hierarchy, though it will have some extra parent folders inserted in the hierarchy. If you find those extra folders inconvenient, post back here for advice on how to get rid of them.