Can't install Photoshop 6 on Vista

Adobe Photoshop CS2 have some system requirements to be meet before installation, the requirements are listed below: (if you don't meet any of the minimum you should upgrade your hardware to install this software) (hopes this helps)
Processor

• To run Photoshop CS2, PC users should have one of the following processors: Intel Centrino, Xeon, Xeon Dual, Pentium III or a Pentium 4 processor.
  Mac users who want to install Adobe Photoshop CS2 need at least a PowerPC G3, G4 or G5 processor.
  

Operating System

• Photoshop CS2 requires at least a PC that runs Windows 2000 or Windows XP. Windows 2000 users need Service Pack 4. Windows XP users need Service Pack 1 or Service Pack 2.
  Mac users can run Photoshop CS2 on OS X versions 10.2.8 through 10.3.8 at least. However, Adobe recommends versions 10.3.4 through 10.3.8.
  

RAM

• Both PCs and Macs can run Photoshop CS2 with 320 megabytes of RAM though Adobe recommends running the program with at least 384 megabytes of RAM.
  

Hard-Disk Space

• Before installing Adobe Photoshop CS2 on a PC, make sure you have at least 650 megabytes of hard-disk space free.
  If you are installing CS2 on a Mac, check to make sure you have at least 750 megabytes of hard-disk space available.
  

Monitor and Video Card

• Adobe Photoshop CS2 works best on monitors with a resolution of at least 1024 by 768. A 16-bit video card is also required. These requirements apply to both PC and Mac users.
  

I'm sorry to inform you that Adobe Photoshop Elements 5 is supported only upto Microsoft Windows Vista (32-bit versions only). You have to install the Adobe Photoshop Elements 5.0.2 update. The Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 5.0.2 update provides compatibility with Microsoft® Windows Vista™ (32-bit versions only). Refer the URL for more information:

http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=3569

You may use the Photoshop Elements with Windows 7. Refer the URL for the comparison with various versions:

http://www.adobe.com/digitalimag/compare/

Refer the URL for System Requrments:

http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshopel/systemreqs/

Download Install Adobe Reader 9.3.3 @ http://get2.adobe.com/reader/

For Windows
•Intel® 1.3 GHz processor or equivalent
•Microsoft® Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 4, Windows Server® 2003, 2008 and 2008 R2; Windows XP® Professional, Home Edition, or Tablet PC Edition with Service Pack 2 or 3 (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows Vista® Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise Service Pack 1 or 2 (32-bit and 64-bit), Microsoft Windows 7 Starter, Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate or Enterprise (32-bit and 64-bit)
•128MB of RAM (256MB recommended)
•335MB of available hard disk space (additional space required for installation)
•Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, 6.0 with Service Pack 1, 7.0 or 8.0, Firefox 2.0, 3.0, 3.5 or 3.6

Hope it helps.

Do Solution 1 first, then try Solution 2. Proceed to Solution 3 only if you wish to operate your device directly from within Photoshop or Photoshop Elements Editor.
Solution 1: Disable the TWAIN plug-in. Photoshop and Photoshop Elements Editor do not load plug-ins whose file name begins with a tilde (~). Rename the TWAIN plug-in to prevent Photoshop and Photoshop Elements Editor from loading it.
To disable the TWAIN plug-in:

1. Do one of the following:
   • If you are using a 32-bit edition of Windows:
     Photoshop CS4: Navigate to C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS4\Plug-Ins\Import-Export\
     Photoshop CS5: Navigate to C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS5\Plug-Ins\Import-Export\
     Photoshop Elements 6.0 Editor: Navigate to C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 6.0\Plug-Ins\Import-Export\
   • If you are using a 64-bit edition of Windows:
     Photoshop CS4: Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS4\Plug-Ins\Import-Export\
     Photoshop CS5: Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS5\Plug-Ins\Import-Export\
     Photoshop Elements 6.0 Editor: Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 6.0\Plug-Ins\Import-Export\
   Note: If you do not know which edition of Windows you are using, see Determine whether your computer is running a 32-bit or a 64-bit edition of Windows (kb407673).
   
2. Rename Twain_32.8BA to ~Twain_32.8BA. (You may not see the filename extension .8BA.)

When the TWAIN plug-in is disabled, you cannot operate your device by choosing File > Import > [Device name] in Photoshop or Photoshop Elements.
If you do not wish to operate your device directly from within Photoshop or Photoshop Elements, then you can use other software -- such as the software that came with the device, the Windows Scanner And Camera Wizard, or Windows Photo Gallery -- to operate the device and save image files from the device. (For instructions, see the documentation for the other software.) Then you can open those files in Photoshop or Photoshop Elements.
Solution 2: Disable older scanner files in Windows. If Solution 1 does not solve the problem, open the C:/WINDOWS/Twain_32 folder and move all files in that folder except the wiatwain.ds file to another location. Older scanning files in this folder can cause problems with more recent drivers and applications.
If you would like to operate your device directly from within Photoshop or Photoshop Elements, then proceed to Solution 3.
Solution 3: Troubleshoot installed drivers and re-enable the TWAIN plug-in. If you use a scanner, all-in-one printer, or another TWAIN-compatible device on your system, then the device's driver may be out-of-date. Download the latest version of the driver for your device from the manufacturer's website. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to install the driver. (If you have more than one TWAIN-compatible device, then download and install the latest driver for each device.)
After you have installed the latest driver for each device, re-enable the TWAIN plug-in and restart Photoshop or Photoshop Elements.
To re-enable the TWAIN plug-in:

1. Do one of the following:
   • If you are using a 32-bit edition of Windows:
     Photoshop CS4: Navigate to C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS4\Plug-Ins\Import-Export\
     Photoshop CS5: Navigate to C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS5\Plug-Ins\Import-Export\
     Photoshop Elements 6.0 Editor: Navigate to C:\Program Files\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 6.0\Plug-Ins\Import-Export\
   • If you are using a 64-bit edition of Windows:
     Photoshop CS4: Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS4\Plug-Ins\Import-Export\
     Photoshop CS5: Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Photoshop CS5\Plug-Ins\Import-Export\
     Photoshop Elements 6.0 Editor: Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 6.0\Plug-Ins\Import-Export\
   Note: If you do not know which edition of Windows you are using, see Determine whether your computer is running a 32-bit or a 64-bit edition of Windows (kb407673).
   
2. Rename ~Twain_32.8BA to Twain_32.8BA. (You may not see the file name extension .8BA.)

If Photoshop or Photoshop Elements successfully starts with the TWAIN plug-in enabled, then you can operate your device by choosing File > Import > [Device name].
If Photoshop or Photoshop Elements fails to start, then the driver for one or more TWAIN-compatible devices that you no longer have or no longer use may be causing the problem. (A driver will remain on the computer even after you disconnect a device.) Identify each device that you do not use, and then follow the manufacturer's instructions to completely remove each device's driver.
After you remove the driver for each device that you do not use, restart Photoshop.
If Photoshop or Photoshop Elements still fails to start, then the driver for one or more of the devices that you currently use is incompatible with the TWAIN plug-in. In that case, disable the TWAIN plug-in (see Solution 1: Disable the TWAIN plug-in) and leave it disabled. (You may also wish to periodically check the device manufacturer's website for driver updates. If an updated driver becomes available, then repeat this solution.)

Installation of Adobe Flash CS3

Minimum system requirements
Windows
•Intel® Pentium® 4, Intel Centrino®, Intel Xeon®, or Intel Core™ Duo (or compatible) processor
•Microsoft® Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Vista™ Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise (certified for 32-bit editions)
•512MB of RAM (1GB recommended)
•2.5GB of available hard-disk space (additional free space required during installation)
•1,024x768 monitor resolution with 16-bit video card
•DVD-ROM drive
•QuickTime 7.1.2 software required for multimedia features
•Internet or phone connection required for product activation
•Broadband Internet connection required for Adobe Stock Photos* and other services

Macintosh
•1GHz PowerPC® G4 or G5 or multicore Intel® processor
•Mac OS X v.10.4.8
•512MB of RAM (1GB recommended)
•2.5GB of available hard-disk space (additional free space required during installation)
•1,024x768 monitor resolution with 16-bit video card
•DVD-ROM drive
•QuickTime 7.1.2 software required for multimedia features
•Internet or phone connection required for product activation
•Broadband Internet connection required for Adobe Stock Photos* and other services

Do you system meet the minimiun hardware requirement?

The system requirements for Photoshop Element 6 shows to be compatible with Windows XP and Windows Vista.
You may want to check with Adobe to see what os Photoshop Elements 6 supports., or to see if there is a patch or update.

You might also try out the XP mode in Windows 7 to see if you can get it installed and working.

Even though this says Elements 6, it still works for 7. The only difference is the TWAIN file is at: C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Photoshop Elements 7.0\Locales\en_US\Plug-Ins\Import-Export


http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/408/kb408846.html

Hello
I am running Windows Vista 64 bit also and finding out that there are a lot of programs that won't run on a 64 bit machine due to the fact they are not supported for 64 bit, listed below is info to your problem,
Photoshop Elements compatibility with Windows Vista This TechNote lists which versions of Adobe Photoshop Elements are compatible with Microsoft Windows Vista.

Photoshop Elements Version Compatible with Windows Vista (32-bit)? 6.0 Yes 5.0 Yes

Note: You must download the Photoshop Elements 5.0.2 update to ensure compatibility with Windows Vista.
4.0 No 3.0 No 2.0 No 1.0 No
Note: For the versions of Photoshop Elements that are compatible with Windows Vista, the 64-bit editions of Vista are not supported. Adobe Technical Support can assist you with the features of Photoshop Elements and with issues that also occur in supported operating systems. Technical Support cannot, however, assist you with issues that occur only on the 64-bit editions of Windows Vista. Instead, you can use the following support options on the Adobe website:

• The User to User Forums, on which you can enter your problem or concern to see if another Adobe user can offer advice. Access this resource at www.adobeforums.com.
• The Support Knowledgebase, which contains solutions for issues that occur on supported operating systems. Access this resource at www.adobe.com/support/photoshopelements.

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I have not experienced this, but there's talk about some plug-ins effecting the clone tool's function.
A couple of suggestions to try:
- Remove you third party plug-ins one by one until you find the one that affects how the tool works. Bare in mind that some removals may require a restart to be effective.
- Delete your Photoshops preferences, hold Ctrl+Alt+Shift when launching Photoshop until a pop-up window asks you are you sure you want to delete the preferences. NOTE that this will delete all your p'shop settings and customisations, it'll be like you've just installed it again. Failing that, you can go to C:Docs&Settings\<user>\Applic Data\Adobe\Photoshop\6\Adobe PShop Settings\ and delete the file that says something like "Photoshop 6 Prefs.psp"

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