I can't register my copy of of Print Shop Deluxe 20

SOURCE: error unabling access to printshop pro 20

TPS Window Appears on Print Shop® Splash Screen Description Solution When attempting to open Print Shop® 20, a TPS window opens on the Print Shop® splash screen. The only option available in the small TPS window is to click OK. This issue occurs when Microsoft® .NET Framework 1.1 has been uninstalled. Reinstalling Microsoft® .NET Framework 1.1 will resolve this issue. View the remainder of this technical note for the instructions. Complete these steps:

1. Close all windows and programs and return to the desktop.
   
   NOTE: If the TPS window is still open on the desktop, click OK. The Print Shop® splash screen will close.
   
   
2. Insert the Print Shop® 20 DVD or Install CD into the proper drive.
   
3. Double-click the My Computer icon. For Windows® XP, click Start and click My Computer.
   
4. Right-click the CD/DVD icon that represents the drive where the disc was placed and click Open. The contents of the disc will display.
   
5. Double-click the Setup folder.
   
6. Double-click 1033dotnetfx.exe. The installation of Microsoft® .NET Framework 1.1 will begin.
   
7. Review the License Agreement, click to place a dot by "I Accept" if the agreement is accepted and click Next.
   
8. Click Install to install the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1.
   
9. When the "Installation of Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 is complete" message appears on screen, click OK.
   
10. Launch and use Print Shop® 20.

SOURCE: Purchased Broderbund Print Shop 23.1 Deluxe. Two

Yes, otherwise you have to manually insert the Art disc every time you want to use the Art & Photos.

SOURCE: I have a Dell Inspiron

Can you try to install the PS on a different laptop or a pc? This is just to check if the package is not corrupt due to bad sectors on the CD or some kind of HW incompatibility. the installation will tell you more.