![]() ![]() Corel probably assumes the internet operates equally fast – everywhere. In this instance, it appears our internet connection is what slows us down. This would not be an issue if it were a background activity, but giving it the utmost priority upon software startup, while severely undermining performance, is … ?. If we had to guess, it seems PaintShop Pro is programmed to query those addresses on startup, possibly to retrieve promotional material from Corel. So they might need deactivation for duration of the edit. Since the hosts file resides in the system area, some antivirus software prevents modification. For more details, head to the official site. The “hosts” file has no extension and can be edited with Notepad to include the following lines (to the bottom): 127.0.0.1 The standard edition of PaintShop Pro will cost £69.99/79.99, but there’s also an Ultimate edition at £89.99/99.99 which adds PhotoMirage Express, Painter Essentials 6, Perfectly Clear 3.5 SE, Corel AfterShot 3 and a Creative Collection containing dozens of brushes, textures and backgrounds. Although there was a lone YouTube link that promised a fix.Įssentially, it involves editing the “hosts” file at: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc However, most of the requests for help on message boards went unanswered. It appeared we weren’t alone in our frustration going by the top Google search results. Verging on rage, we went looking for an answer. We’d accept a 5-10 second wait, but it turns out we have time to open the browser, check our email and read the news headlines before PaintShop Pro begins showing signs of life. ![]() We go to the trouble of purchasing powerful machines, CPUs with grunt and low latency RAM in excess, yet the software struggles to load.
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