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Lani Early 0 Reputation points
2026-11-07T22:25:14.7133333+00:00

I have been using Auto Collage for years. I had to replace my computer and can't seem to put it on my new computer

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Apps
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  1. Hendrix-V 20,800 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-11-08T03:50:19.3766667+00:00

    Hi Lani Early,

    Because AutoCollage 2008 is a much older application, compatibility with Windows 11 cannot be guaranteed.

    A safe workaround is to:

    • Continue creating collages on the old PC.
    • Save the completed collages as image files.
    • Copy those images to the new Windows 11 PC.

    This keeps the working installation intact and avoids compatibility problems with the older application.

    I hope this provides a useful way to keep working with your existing AutoCollage setup.

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    2026-11-07T22:25:50.39+00:00

    Microsoft Research AutoCollage 2008 cannot be officially downloaded or transferred to the new Windows 11 computer because Microsoft no longer distributes, supports, or supplies activation keys for it.^1^

    Options still available

    1. Check Microsoft Store Library
      • Sign in to Windows with the Microsoft account originally used to purchase AutoCollage.
      • Open Start > Microsoft Store > Library.
      • Look for AutoCollage and select Install if it appears.
      Windows 11 uses the Store Library to reinstall apps owned by the signed-in account.^2^
    2. Search your old computer and backups Look for:
      • The original AutoCollage installer.
      • Purchase-confirmation email.
      • Registration or activation key.
      • Download archives, external drives, or installation media.
      A product identification number is not a replacement for the registration key. If the installer requests activation and the key is unavailable, Microsoft cannot issue a replacement.^1^
    3. If you have both the installer and key You can attempt a fresh installation on Windows 11, but compatibility and activation are not guaranteed. Microsoft recommends freshly installing programs on a new PC rather than copying their installed folders; older software may not have a Windows 11-compatible version.^3^

    Do not download AutoCollage installers or activation tools from unofficial websites; discontinued software downloads can be modified or contain malware. If it is absent from your Store Library and you no longer have the original installer and key, the practical option is to use a current collage application from Microsoft Store while retaining the old computer for existing AutoCollage projects.

    References

    1. Microsoft Research AutoCollage 2008 - Microsoft Q&A
    2. [Windows 11](https://support.microsoft.com/accounts-billing/trouble-pushing-an-app-or-game-to-a-device)
    3. Windows 10 support on Intel Clover Trail chipsets ended on January 10, 2023 | Microsoft Support
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