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Large .tif and picture files slow computer tremendously
First off, I've had Windows 7 installed for a good few months now, and every time I go into a folder with one or two large .tiff or some other picture file, the whole computer slows down to a crawl, making me wait for anything up to some hours before it'll even show the preview thumbnail (and not letting me do anything else during). Opening these files has been tiring also, as it just means more waiting. It gets so bad that the mouse pointer belatedly jumps when I move it, refusing to go along smoothly.
A good chunk of my education relies heavily on my ability to produce digital art and designs, and I can't well do that when the files are so difficult to open, let alone preview. I've changed the view in folders to only allow the text to appear, and this has helped with the folders loading up. Of course, when I curse over any of the .tif files, that's it - I have to put up with hours of waiting (not even ctrl+alt+del works) or restart with the power button.
Please, I really need help here.
Last edited by KnownOne; 13 Jan 2010 at 15:11. Reason: Tense was a little messed up