# Problem updating

**URL:** <https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/problem-updating/57850>\
**Category:** Elements\
**Created:** [October 13, 2026, 5:42am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/problem-updating/57850 "2026-10-13T05:42:02Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![macca](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e480ec/32.png) [@macca](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/macca)\
**Post date:** [October 13, 2026, 5:42am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/problem-updating/57850/1 "2026-10-13T05:42:02Z")

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can you install elements on more than one machine computer and run at same time? trying to update version on 2nd computer and get error “elements cart be updated if its running from the location it downloaded to” what gives ???

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**Author:** ![tpbradley](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/tpbradley/32/25503_2.png) [@tpbradley](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/tpbradley)\
**Post date:** [October 13, 2026, 7:54am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/problem-updating/57850/2 "2026-10-13T07:54:10Z")

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Yes, each Elements license allows you to run up to three machines. The error message you’re seeing is because the Elements app is currently running from your Downloads folder. Try moving it to the Applications folder and then check for updates.

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**Author:** ![macca](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e480ec/32.png) [@macca](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/macca)\
**Post date:** [October 13, 2026, 10:45am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/problem-updating/57850/3 "2026-10-13T10:45:43Z")

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thank you all good now