Thanks for the help. I have Elements version 8.0. This number in parenthesis follows the version (20090915.m.607995) , but I don't know if it means anything. I'm not very techy, as is obvious.
I should have the boxed CD of the installer and the application. But if I recall, it is for an OX operating system. Compounding the problem is the fact that we've moved two years ago, and I can't locate my Photoshop Elements disc.