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Post by michelb on Jul 28, 2015 21:03:21 GMT
I agree that those are reasons not to hurry. As stated in a previous discussion, I have just migrated to a new computer from Win 7 to Win 8.1. My drives were unhurt and I had kept the installation media, serial numbers and passwords. Reinstalling everything has been a long process, especially as I had to get acquainted with the Win 8.1 interface. Needless to say, I have cursed the Win 'update' to a high degree!!! The result is that I had to test and learn a lot in the process. Well, I have now a very clean and neat setup and organization (ignoring totally the touchscreen idea). The system is more responsive and finally, I would not go back to Win 7. So, I have carefully read the 9 reasons not to hurry to jump to Win 10. Most of them are totally irrelevant for me, but I understand they may be important to you. The only hardware concern, after the Microsoft analysis of my setup was the Spyder calibration: Datacolor provided an attractive update solution, so I don't expect problems now. For the software, I really think that I won't have bad surprises; anyway I am sure I'll know without waiting for six months. The real question is the last one: " You don’t need the pain of early adoption". That alone is a compelling reason. I have a satisfying OS now, with a very clean setup. I don't feel the new features are necessary, only a possible increase in speed and safety. On the other hand, the best time for an OS change is now that I still have all those installation and setup tasks in my mind... To be followed...
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Post by michelb on Jul 8, 2015 12:58:38 GMT
Well done Michel It certainly takes time to get a new computer to how you like it, and with the necessary software downloaded and installed. I feel the same re IE and after downloading/installing AV, Firefox is the next thing to install. So much easier after that. I'm sure are looking forward to using your new computer to the full and I'll look forward to seeing your photo editing etc. Julie Yes Julie, I can't stand IE and Win 8 stands in my way as I am in a hurry! As for photo editing, I must say I miss the raw challenge... maybe worth a new try in September?
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Post by michelb on Jul 8, 2015 12:52:30 GMT
Michel, glad to hear you are back in business. Enjoy your new computer! Yes, I think I'll like it. It's about the same as the old one. An Asus I3 processor instead of I5, but better and newer graphic card and more integration. ASUS M12AD-FR005S | Core i3-4160T | 2 To | 4 Go | Nvidia GeForce G710-1G | Windows 8.1 For € 469, it's the best deal I have found. I have already installed additional RAM (to 8GB max) and the old 2TB drive as a second internal drive. I don't know if this graphic card is enough to get Lightroom to use graphical acceleration, but that's not a big deal for me. I am just a little less dumb with Windows 8.1, but it feels really responsive.
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Post by michelb on Jul 8, 2015 12:39:19 GMT
Glad to hear you are back up and running Michel! I had a computer once that would randomly crash, but only when I was running something graphics intensive. The solution was an obscure USB driver patch! So you can never tell what the issue might be. Have fun with Linux - what distro did you go with? A handy site (but maybe a bit late for you): ninite.com/ It allows you to install a whole bunch of things all at once (browsers, Flash, Java, freeware apps). I use it when building a new machine. Thanks for the link, Andy. The crashes were absolutely random... let's forget it! The first thing I did was to install PSE13. Fine, but I got the famous install error for the 13.1 update on Win 8. I need some more time. For Linux, as I had used it a few years ago, I tried to install the latest Ubuntu, but I always got the programme frozen after a few minutes. So I tried another one, Mageia with KDE desktop. So far, it works well with still one minor problem, I can't install Flash Player, even with the online help. I think I'll have to spend time in September to play with the various photo editing softwares and raw converters. My 11 years old grandson will certainly be happy to play with it.
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Post by michelb on Jul 7, 2015 20:45:43 GMT
As promised, my report: the new computer was unpacked in the middle of the day. Already done: configuring and updating Windows 8.1. Struggling with Win 8 and IE until I was able to reinstall Firefox and my antivirus. Changed the 4 GB RAM for 8 GB. Installed my old computer 2 TB as a second internal drive. Installed the HP printer software. And thanks to you both, I had a chat with Adobe to deactivate my Elements version, then I was transferred to the Lightroom department; a bit of patience, but nicely done. I have still a lot to install (the Adobe programs, Acronis, Open Office, CCleaner, my genealogy software... and a whole list of utilities !)
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Post by michelb on Jul 5, 2015 15:52:16 GMT
My main computer has abruptly crashed. - I suspect the 'activation/sign in/out from Adobe might not be recognized. In that case, I would have to contact Adobe customer service to deactivate. Michel,
Did you have the Adobe programs also installed on a second computer? If the answer is No, then there is no need to contact Adobe. You are allowed to install these programs on a maximum of two computers. On the other hand, if you have already used up your two-machine installation allowance, then, you will need to contact Adobe. They have provisions in place for the latter situation.
helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/error-activation-limit-reached-sign.html#topic-5
PSE13 was only installed once on this computer; I know that I can install the second one. PSE11 and 12 are also installed in a second computer in my coutry home; it's a Vista PC which does not support PSE13... For Lightroom 5, the present version is only installed on one computer. It's an upgrade of LR4, still (only) installed in my country home computer. I'll contact Adobe and report about the results. Anyway, Ill be able to sign out of PSE11 or PS12 in my country home in a couple of weeks.
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Post by michelb on Jul 5, 2015 13:41:03 GMT
Thanks very much, sargenta1 for the quick and complete answer. That's exactly what I feared... The only positive side of all this trouble is that I had regular problems since the beginning with the older computer. It rebooted randomly, sometimes several times a day, and I never found the source of the problem; not RAM, not power supply. That never had any harmful consequences fortunately and I did not lose anything; that was also a good reason to be careful with backups! I'll be much more selective for my choice of installed programs: I am perffectly happy with PSE13 and I am not in a hurry to reinstal PSE11 and 12 or even LR. I mostly use them for reference to questions in the forum. Anway, having more RAM, diskspace and better graphic card won't hurt.
A side effect of that crash is that I have given a new life to my still older computer: I have installed Linux and I plan to test the supported image editors, converters and organizers in that OS. And of course, that gives me all my web content, much more comfortably than with my small smartphone.
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Post by michelb on Jul 5, 2015 12:16:31 GMT
Hello Windows experts! My main computer has abruptly crashed. I don't know exactly what is wrong, but my internal hard drives are ok, as well as my RAM, DVD burner, power supply and other cards. I have decided to order a similar computer which I'll receive tomorrow. The main internal drive has a C: partition (very recent Acronis clone also available) and data partitions E: and D: with Acronis backups. I also have an uptodate Organizer backup and Windows Synctoy on external drive. I have the installation media of my running softwares, Win 7 and the keys for my PSE11, 12 and 13 as well as Lightroom 5. The new computer comes with a similar 2TB drive and Windows 8.1 instead of Win 7. I will use the old drive as a secondary internal drive.
So, my question are: - how to avoid the hassle of reinstalling all softwares? - would it be possible to 'boot' from the old drive and to have all softwares available? (setting the boot options in the BIOS) - I suspect the 'activation/sign in/out from Adobe might not be recognized. In that case, I would have to contact Adobe customer service to deactivate. - I suppose I could have a dual boot option with both Win 7 and Win 8.1 ?
All advice and suggestions welcome!!!
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Post by michelb on Jun 27, 2015 7:50:24 GMT
I can't upgrade to 9.1 either... (Windows 7) Since I was able to update in CC, I replaced the Camera Raw.8bi files in the Elements plugin folder by that of CC: Now I am in 9.1! Those .8bi files are in the following path: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Adobe\Plugins\{CC or Elements 13}\File Formats
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Post by michelb on Jun 26, 2015 8:44:07 GMT
There is nothing specific to Canon about simple or 'low level' format. It's an option of your operating system. The 'low level' format does physically 'wipe' each location of your media. The simple or normal format just updates the system database by marking all sectors as 'free' to write, without deleting them physically. That's much, much quicker. The result should be the same as 'deleting' all files. Note that there are utilities to recover 'deleted' files or simple formats. With a low level format, there is nothing to recover.
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Post by michelb on Jun 26, 2015 6:49:30 GMT
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Post by michelb on Jun 19, 2015 19:17:48 GMT
I'm still on the fence about upgrading from Version 9 to 13 or waiting for Version 14. I'll kick myself if I get 13 & then they do something like offer a decent curves tool in 14! If you want a "real" Curves tool, you don't need to wait for Elements 14. You can use a plug-in, SmartCurve (Windows only). SmartCurve offers full functionality. It allows you to load presets, is compatible with 16-bit files, and works with HSL and Lab color modes.
www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Graphic/Graphic-Plugins/SmartCurve.shtml
Unfortunately, that excellent plugin is a 32 bit plugin which does not work on Windows 64 bits. You still have good curves add-ons available, and you can use the gradient map layer filter in luminosity mode, even in 16 bits mode. The included 'color curves' option in the editor is smarter than you think. You decide what effect you want and you see how the curves is shaped. Much more useful than moving curves points at random. And the key, for me, is to use the ACR module. I can forget curves most of the time and achieve better results.
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Post by michelb on Jun 10, 2015 20:27:37 GMT
PROBLEM SOLVED!!! After two months and seriously thinking to forget about PSE and my catalog which I am maintaining since 2008. The solution was really easy. I took all the files from the Catalog and moved it to a new folder :> What was the reason I dont know and to be honest I dont care. Regards, and many thanks to Micheal B and Sue!!! Cheers I am sorry I did not answer sooner, I have been rather busy lately... Sue's advice was very good as usual! A possible explanation for how your workaround was successful: Nesting the catalog folder within your picture folder tree often leads to such 'bizarre' behaviours, as noted by expert John R Ellis. That's why I always advise to create of move catalog outside the pictures folder tree.
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Post by michelb on Jun 2, 2015 15:45:11 GMT
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Post by michelb on Jun 1, 2015 16:25:37 GMT
The jpeg format does not support transparency. Elements can use the PNG format, I have no idea what your problem might be.
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