coathanger007 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 This powerful and popular photo and image editor now available free of charge, for a limited time. Note that this is free full commercial software offered for a limited time by Corel, in association with Lexar. http://www.atomicmpc.com.au/Download/15021...shop-pro-x.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Sethos Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I always remember Corel Paint Shop as that sluggish crap software that came pre-installed with computers ... has it changed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Gangsta Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I thought that was Corel WordPerfect? PSP is supposed to be a staple of industry (for some, anyway...) but it seems to me that Adobe products have eclipsed it in use. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 DaVoodoo Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Thanks for the heads-up. Much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 protocol7 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I still use PSP7 regularly. Never liked the newer versions. But I'll take this if they're giving it away :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 +DonC Subscriber² Posted July 17, 2009 Subscriber² Share Posted July 17, 2009 Paint Shop Pro went downhill when Corel took it over. I found this out when I bought version 10 and I went back to using version 7. However since version 10, they've fixed it back up again (by version 12.50 which I what I'm using now). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jamend Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I still use PSP. I've been using it for as long as I can remember, and it works well for the few things I need it for (touching up photos or doing quick fixes during web development). I know most people use Photoshop nowadays... but I still love PSP even after being bought out and going through some neglect from Corel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Angel Blue01 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 What's the catch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 master2k27 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 What's the catch? Exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 sanctified Veteran Posted July 17, 2009 Veteran Share Posted July 17, 2009 What's the catch? It's a Corel product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 metallithrax Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 The catch is that it adds a "spyware" service called PSIservice, which calls home to Corel - even after Paint Shop Pro is uninstalled apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 master2k27 Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 i think i will pass downloading it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tomoko Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 The catch is that it adds a "spyware" service called PSIservice, which calls home to Corel - even after Paint Shop Pro is uninstalled apparently. No, that was not added until version XI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Somnus Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 I still use PSP7 regularly. Never liked the newer versions. But I'll take this if they're giving it away :) It is a shame that PSP7.04 doesn't work right on Windows Vista x64, or I would use it as well. I have always liked it over APS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 metallithrax Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 No, that was not added until version XI. Well, it "was" present in the version I downloaded (X). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tomoko Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 They may have added it to this free version then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 protocol7 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 It is a shame that PSP7.04 doesn't work right on Windows Vista x64, or I would use it as well.I have always liked it over APS. What problems are you having? I'm using it on Win 7 RC x64. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Phantom Helix Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Funny I can't info at corel's website or lexars about this And why did they choose v X? and not X2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Tomoko Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Companies often give away older versions of their products to entice people to upgrade to their latest version. WinRAR did this a while back also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jnelsoninjax Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I have X and it works fine in Win 7 RC (6001) and I do not have any PSI service running ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 kev64 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Companies often give away older versions of their products to entice people to upgrade to their latest version. WinRAR did this a while back also. :yes: I got Paint Shop Pro 5 for free a long time ago, I think it's time for a upgrade. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 protocol7 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I installed it in an XP VM. It does install the ProtexisLicensing service and PSP X won't run if you stop or disable it. Also you get a nag box when you close the program offering you a discount upgrade to PSP XI. You can schedule it to pop up every 7, 14 or 30 days but you can't disable it (and after setting it to 30 days it still pops up every time). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 pyehac Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I installed it in an XP VM. It does install the ProtexisLicensing service and PSP X won't run if you stop or disable it. Also you get a nag box when you close the program offering you a discount upgrade to PSP XI. You can schedule it to pop up every 7, 14 or 30 days but you can't disable it (and after setting it to 30 days it still pops up every time). goodie. I'll also install it onto an XP VM and toy around with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 SnoopZ Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I installed it in an XP VM. It does install the ProtexisLicensing service and PSP X won't run if you stop or disable it. Also you get a nag box when you close the program offering you a discount upgrade to PSP XI. You can schedule it to pop up every 7, 14 or 30 days but you can't disable it (and after setting it to 30 days it still pops up every time). To remove the nag screen do this. Step-1: After installing the program open the following file in Notepad, C:\Program Files\Corel\Corel Paint Shop Pro X\PCUUI\Container.htm Step-2: Select all (Ctrl A key) and delete the entire text. Step-3: Insert the following text, <script type="text/javascript"> location="pcucmd://Cancel?confirm=no"; </script> Step-4: Save and close the file. NOTE: you may have to copy the file onto the desktop to edit it if you get access denied, then copy it back. Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 protocol7 Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 Nice find! And if you decide you don't want to keep using PSP X, here's how to remove the Protexis service which is left behind after uninstall: http://www.protexis.com/support/support_PS...vice.htm#link17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 TheLaughingMan Posted July 18, 2009 Share Posted July 18, 2009 I was like no Fn way!!! than i realize its corel paint shop and not painter x...silly me. Its free get it guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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