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RE: Slow PC Help - pspman - 09-11-2010
No, Linux is the best, Im buying my own laptop soon, but Im gonna install Linux, either aside from Windows 7, or together!
RE: Slow PC Help - Matt - 09-11-2010
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.
RE: Slow PC Help - YTGraphics - 09-12-2010
if you get a Linux i recommend LinuxMint IT IS AWESOME! O_O
RE: Slow PC Help - pspman - 09-12-2010
The only Problem with Linux is Software Compatibility, I may need Photo Shop.
RE: Slow PC Help - khy - 09-12-2010
I think photoshop does not support linux lol
RE: Slow PC Help - RichardGv - 09-12-2010
(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.php?sClass=version&iId=14318&iTestingId=52421
Photoshop CS5, they said, works like garbage, though: http://appdb.winehq.org/objectManager.php?sClass=version&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.
RE: Slow PC Help - pspman - 09-13-2010
Ok cool, thanks guys, I guess case closed?
RE: Slow PC Help - YTGraphics - 09-13-2010
you don't need photoshop what you have GIMP! :D (I'm in love with gimp :P)
RE: Slow PC Help - Zach - 09-13-2010
GIMP has some weaknesses... but is pretty good for simple design.
@pspman: computer fixed?
RE: Slow PC Help - pspman - 09-15-2010
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!