Photoshop CS vs. Elements 2.0

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marshall_rubin
Dec 4, 2003
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Although I overwhelmingly use Photoshop CS, I also installed a copy of the Photoshop Elements 2.0 because it has a few interesting features not found in its big brother. For some strange reason the two programs seem to interact and Elements takes on the dominant role, in that its picture file format takes over my Photoshop picture files.

Some of Element’s presets become an unrecognizable part of Photoshop CS. It was only after I uninstalled Elements, and re-installed Photoshop CS over itself that the program maintained its full identity.

Does this mean that if I want full Photoshop functionality, I should avoid installing Elements?
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LenHewitt
Dec 4, 2003
Marshall,

its picture file format takes over my Photoshop picture files.<<

The last-installed application will tend to grap the file associations it wants. You can easily re-set those association from Windows Explorer – Just right-click on a file of the type you wish to change, choose Open With, select the desired program, make sure the "Always open Files of this Type" checkbox is selected and hit OK
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ID._Awe
Dec 4, 2003
Marshall: Or quickly to a custom re-install of PS, it’s quicker.
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Robert_Barnett
Dec 4, 2003
I think others have already covered your problem. I just wanted to add that I also keep Photoshop Elements 2 installed and use it like a companion program for it. I also have Ulead PhotoImpact 8 installed for the same reason. I don’t like it for photo editing, but when you need rain, show, clouds or you need to quickly create textures and other things it is a very handy little companion program to have around.

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