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pspman · 09-11-2010, 05:04 AM,

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

**Matt** · 09-11-2010, 10:58 PM,

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.

YTGraphics · 09-12-2010, 11:27 AM,

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

pspman · 09-12-2010, 11:30 AM,

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

khy · 09-12-2010, 12:20 PM,

I think photoshop does not support linux lol

**RichardGv** · (This post was last modified: 09-12-2010, 02:01 PM by RichardGv.)

(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.

pspman · 09-13-2010, 04:08 AM,

Ok cool, thanks guys, I guess case closed?

YTGraphics · (This post was last modified: 09-13-2010, 04:40 AM by YTGraphics.)

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

**Zach** · 09-13-2010, 05:26 AM,

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

@pspman: computer fixed?

pspman · 09-15-2010, 12:09 AM,

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!