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No, Linux is the best, Im buying my own laptop soon, but Im gonna install Linux, either aside from Windows 7, or together!

Well, reformatting your hard drive and reinstalling everything should be generally your last resort.

However, there are a variety of things you can do:

1. Antivirus programs can cause the computer to run a lot slower. Check them.

2. MSCinfig can tell you what's running at startup, disable some dumb things and it'll go faster.

if you get a Linux i recommend LinuxMint IT IS AWESOME! O_O

The only Problem with Linux is Software Compatibility, I may need Photo Shop.

I think photoshop does not support linux lol

(09-12-2010, 11:30 AM)pspman Wrote: [ -> ]The only Problem with Linux is Software Compatibility, I may need Photo Shop.

If you have a Photoshop CS4 license, it probably runs okay in Wine: http://appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.ph...ngId=52421
Photoshop CS5, they said, works like garbage, though: http://appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.ph...&iId=20158
Of course, if you have a robust computer, VirtualBox is another choice for running Photoshop. Or maybe, just keep using the native GIMP. GIMP isn't too terrible.

Ok cool, thanks guys, I guess case closed?

you don't need photoshop what you have GIMP! :D (I'm in love with gimp :P)

GIMP has some weaknesses... but is pretty good for simple design.

@pspman: computer fixed?

Yeah, not for long :D
I uninstalled 5 Programs, removed some startup programs in Msconfig, scanned for Maleware, and Viruses, and cleaned with Ccleaner, now I just gotta sfc /scannow in cmd!