My photoshop cs4 is very slow

My photoshop cs4 is very slow. It's taking forever to open, save or make changes to files. What can be done? Thanks.

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Photoshop CS4 is the only exception.
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5 to 20 second pauses when selecting/deselecting layers.
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Are you a designer using Photoshop CS4? Tell me about your experiences here:
http://mattbalara.com/2009/05/downgrade-me-please.html

You can in fact get your money back from Adobe during the first 30 days after buying the software.
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Operating System: Windows 7 64-bit
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OpenGL Allow Normal Mode: True.
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Display: 2
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Display: 1
Display Bounds:= top: 0, left: 0, bottom: 1200, right: 1920
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My Old System was:
Dell T5500
GPU1: ATI FirePro 5700
GPU2: Nvidia Geforce 210
CPU1:Xeon E5520 2.26Ghz
CPU2: Xeon E5520 2.26Ghz
C Drive: 80gb Sata 10K RPM
D Drive/Scratch Disk: 80gb Sata 10K RPM
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CPU2: Xeon E5-2630
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Here is a description of my problem:
I boot my machine.
I start Photoshop Elements 11.
It takes a very long time to get ready ( loading color settings and workshop modes )
I close Photoshop Elements 11 when I am done with my project.
All subsequent startups of Photoshop Elements 11 are very fast.
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How can I avoid the very slow FIRST startup of Photoshop Elements 11 ?
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Thank you very much, Pat, for your great help. The link has inspired me to download the trial version from the Adobe website and go from there:
"Adobe Download Assistant" was automatically downloaded before the download of the trial version began. With the "Adobe Download Assistant" up and running, the download of the trial version took within 30 minutes. I then got to enter the serial code of my already purchased PSE 12 right after installation of the trial version and completed the whole set-up process (without even opening or using the trial version at all).
It is rather counter-intuitive that one should start with a trial download even when he has gone straight into buying the product. It was as if the trial version was a bridge to facilitate the official download because the trial version provided the "Adobe Download Assistant". Maybe, it is expected that people would always take a trial before buying? Or maybe, it is expected that most people would already have the "Adobe Download Assistant" handy?
Anyway, I am glad there is a solution. In this case, I think the key is to get the "Adobe Download Assistant" which comes with the trial version. Hope this post will help others who might face the same issue too.
Many thanks again.

Premiere CS4 Rendering very slow

recently premier started rendering very slow after making a change to an effect or adding something, etc..
No hardware or software has been added or changed, have tried defragging, updating drivers, etc. Is there some sort of cache or flush I don't know about that premiere uses?
If anyone has any suggestions I am willing to try almost anything because hours of googling have not brought me any luck.
Here are my computer specs right from dxdiag :
System Information
Time of this report: 5/24/2010, 12:19:54
   Operating System: Windows 7 Professional 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_gdr.100226-1909)
          Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
       System Model: System Product Name
               BIOS: BIOS Date: 11/12/09 16:29:41 Ver: 08.00.15
          Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU         920 @ 2.67GHz (8 CPUs), ~2.7GHz
             Memory: 6144MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 6134MB RAM
          Page File: 3554MB used, 8711MB available
        Windows Dir: C:\Windows
    DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
   User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
    DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
     DxDiag Version: 6.01.7600.16385 32bit Unicode
Display Devices
          Card name: NVIDIA Quadro FX 1800
       Manufacturer: NVIDIA
          Chip type: Quadro FX 1800
           DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
         Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0638&SUBSYS_062C10DE&REV_A1
     Display Memory: 3560 MB
   Dedicated Memory: 749 MB
      Shared Memory: 2811 MB
       Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (60Hz)
       Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
      Monitor Model: FPD1810
         Monitor Id: GWY0712
        Native Mode: 1280 x 1024(p) (60.020Hz)
        Output Type: HD15
        Driver Name: nvd3dumx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvwgf2umx.dll,nvd3dum,nvwgf2um,nvwgf2um
Driver File Version: 8.17.0011.9759 (English)
     Driver Version: 8.17.11.9759

One hard drive means one set of read/write heads... which can not be in two places at the same time
When parts of the program or swap file are being read from or written to... the data files suffer
A link with many ideas about computer setup http://forums.adobe.com/thread/436215?tstart=0
And even more hardware discussion http://forums.adobe.com/community/premiere/hardware_forum
Including this post about 3 possible builds http://forums.adobe.com/thread/598040?tstart=0
You really need a 2nd hard drive for video files... I haven't looked in a long time, but I think the official system requirements on Adobe's page even says something about a DEDICATED 7200rpm drive for files

CS4 Extended VERY Slow to Open Program!!!???

I just dropped a very large sum of $ to purchase CS4 Extended and the #$*@# thing is taking over 5 minutes to open!!! (Yes, I've timed it.) Once open it appears to run fine, although I've yet to put it through it's paces much. The obvious answer would be that I have an undersized slow computer. However, that is far from the case. I have a brand new Dell laptop with plenty of 'horsepower', much more than the system requirements listed on the outside of the box. It does the same thing with both the 64 bit and 32 bit version.
Here are a few of the "vitals" on the laptop:
Operating System: Windows Vista 64-bit Version: 6.0 Service Pack 1
Processor Core Duo2: 2493 MHz
Video Card: VIDI GeForce 8600M 250MB GT/PCI/SSE2
Built-in memory: 4093 MB
Image cache levels: 4
Hard Drive: 500G
Is anyone else having this problem??? If so, what have you done to solve it. Needless to say, I'm VERY VERY disappointed at this point. I had PS7 before and should have stuck with that!
thanks for your help

PROBLEM SOLVED: After several hrs. with Adobe and Microsoft on the phone over the last two weeks, we soloved the problem. Adobe never could figure out what the solution was. However, when I installed Vista Service Pack #2 everything started to work just fine. Now CS4 loads in about 10 seconds, like it should!
Both Microsoft and Adobe came to the conclusion that something was not working with my Dell XPS 1530 NIVIDA video driver and Photoshop. Neither one know exaclty why SP2 soloved the problem. Adobe is going to do some more research with Dell and NIVIDA on the issue, at least that's what he said he was going to do. Apparently I'm not the first Dell XPS 1530 with this issue.
Thanks for everyone's help!

Photoshop Elements 12 - Very Slow Download

Hello,
Having purchased from the official Adobe website the Photoshop Elements 12 (Mac version), I cannot wait to download it and see it in real motion.
However, the download speed is so slow that after an hour of download, the download box still indicates approx. 8 hours 50 minutes until download completion; and moving 0.1MB every second.
Now, just tried to cancel download and restart again, but the speed is still exceedingly slow and starting all over again... The download is not likely to be an effective one based on how it is looking now and I am feeling very concerned that after many more hours of waiting and trying by myself, I would still be disappointed at the result. Therefore, I am earnestly seeking your support here.
I don't know if this is a global issue for all online download for Photoshop Elements 12 or it is just a stand-alone case for me. For your reference, I am using MacBook Air (OS X 10.9.4) with very good broadband internet connection.
Does anyone know a solution to this issue?   Look forward to hearing from you and getting the issue figured out real soon. Many thanks in advance.

Thank you very much, Pat, for your great help.   The link has inspired me to download the trial version from the Adobe website and go from there:
"Adobe Download Assistant" was automatically downloaded before the download of the trial version began. With the "Adobe Download Assistant" up and running, the download of the trial version took within 30 minutes. I then got to enter the serial code of my already purchased PSE 12 right after installation of the trial version and completed the whole set-up process (without even opening or using the trial version at all).
It is rather counter-intuitive that one should start with a trial download even when he has gone straight into buying the product. It was as if the trial version was a bridge to facilitate the official download because the trial version provided the "Adobe Download Assistant". Maybe, it is expected that people would always take a trial before buying? Or maybe, it is expected that most people would already have the "Adobe Download Assistant" handy?
Anyway, I am glad there is a solution. In this case, I think the key is to get the "Adobe Download Assistant" which comes with the trial version. Hope this post will help others who might face the same issue too.
Many thanks again.

Fireworks CS4 Working VERY SLOW after 20 minutes of work on it.

Hi There,
I seem to have a slight problem with Adobe Fireworks CS4
speed. The program runs smooth until I use the program for about 30
- 40 minutes. Usually I have around 5 - 8 windows opened. I am a
NORMAL user, I use it for making simple graphics, web banners and
graphics alike. I don't know why it's running SO SLOW, it just
get's LAGGY, very LAGGY, then I have to reset the process. I just
save my stuff and rerun fireworks.
My Laptop's specs:
Asus Mv70vm
Windows Vista 32bit
4 GB Ram
Core 2 Duo T-9400
Only windows processes and anti virus is running.. (Computer
is completely clean from malware.)
Any help would be deeply appreciated!

From what I've read, I've come to the conclusion it's a bug in Fireworks. I'll have to post my comps specs when I'm back at work but it's a ridiculous 8 core machine with a crapload of ram. I've just figured that every hour or so I have to exit the app and restart it. What happens is that it just stops displaying anything and pops a 'Not enough memory" message on every mouse-click.
I love the app, just started using it about 6 months ago, but it's really not quite on par with the bulk of the CS4 suite.
Kind of strikes me as the toy Adobe bought and tinkers with every once in awhile.
I hope they improve it because I'm loving the potential...

After installing Photoshop it became very slow

I downloaded the demo version of Photoshop but it became much brake system, even an ordinary photo opens 5-6 minutes. I have a pretty powerful machine. Before the update it took a couple of seconds

Please clarify: what "update"? Trial versions cannot be updated, if I recall correctly.
BOILERPLATE TEXT:
Note that this is boilerplate text.
If you give complete and detailed information about your setup and the issue at hand,
such as your platform (Mac or Win),
exact versions of your OS, of Photoshop (not just "CS6", but something like CS6v.13.0.6) and of Bridge,
your settings in Photoshop > Preference > Performance
the type of file you were working on,
machine specs, such as total installed RAM, scratch file HDs, total available HD space, video card specs, including total VRAM installed,
what troubleshooting steps you have taken so far,
what error message(s) you receive,
if having issues opening raw files also the exact camera make and model that generated them,
if you're having printing issues, indicate the exact make and model of your printer, paper size, image dimensions in pixels (so many pixels wide by so many pixels high). if going through a RIP, specify that too.
etc.,
someone may be able to help you (not necessarily this poster).
a screen shot of your settings or of the image could be very helpful too.
Please read this FAQ for advice on how to ask your questions correctly for quicker and better answers:
http://forums.adobe.com/thread/419981?tstart=0
Thanks!

Photoshop CS5 running VERY slow

Hi,
My Photoshop CS5 started running very slowly. I followed some suggestions and removed a bunch of programs and services from the start up menu. I also disabled Windows Search Host Protocol as I was getting frequent performance warnings from it while using Photoshop.
Now Photoshop runs faster, but it takes incredibly long time to save files. The computer goes into hybernation mode waiting for Photoshop to finish saving.
I imagine this was caused by disabling one of the services in the start up menu or by disabling of Windows Search Host Protocol.
Does anyone know what programs and services need to be included in the start up menu for efficient working of Photoshop. And whether disabling of Windows Search Host effects the running speed of Photoshop?
Thank you,
Margrarita

Margrarita,
Disabling Windows services that may be essential to normal functioning of your operating system itself is not something that is recommended.
First and foremost, we need to review Photoshop's behavior on your computer to be able to advice further.
Can you go to Help > System Info from Photoshop, copy & paste that data here for us to analyse, thereby give you further suggestions?
-ST

Indesign CS4 - now very slow

On one identity (mac), our indesign is super slow. Pinwheel displays every time we try to move an object or type character, etc. Its seems to be less of a problem on a different identity on the same mac.
We tried everything we know to troubleshoot this issue.
Please help.

I'm having the same problem with Dreamweaver CS4. For the first couple months, no problems. Now I can't get anything done. Apparently, this is a widespread problem because I see many similar complaints in other forums. Just FYI, I'm running a Mac Pro with 10GB of RAM and no anti-virus. I've tried a couple supposed fixes, such as deleting the CS4 preferences file, but it has no effect. Everytime I click in the properties window to change a table cell size for example, I have to wait about five seconds to enter a value. This is unacceptable and if I can't find a solution soon, I'm deleting Dreamweaver and going with another designer.

AE CS4 running very slow.

I am presently working on a project which began life in AE CS3, the file is almost unusable in CS4.
Looking at it again in CS3 on a another workstation it is indeed many times faster and more usable.??
Running an 8core mac 10.5.6 with 8GB ram and open GL and simultaneous processing turned off.
Using version 9.01.51 of AE CS4. (checked on a duplicate build workstation with exactly the same problem)
CS4 is now my main AE app but I now face a reinstall of CS3 with all the pain that brings just so that I can work in a complex file I created a few months ago.
Can anyone throw any light on why this is the case? Again CS4 disappoints, I never got multiprocessing to work efficiently either, but that another story.

aanimate: I imagine you have the "Render Multiple Frames Simultaneously" option turned on in the Multiprocessing preferences?
If so, bear in mind that 8GB of RAM, despite what it may seem, may not be enough to feed the 8 cores. The background processes can simply drown.
Since going out and buying more RAM is an expensive way of finding out things... I suggest you go to Prefrences > Memory and Multiprocessing and make sure you leave 2 or 3 processors free for others tasks ("CPUs to leave for other applications"). I mean that as a test. If you find that the app becomes more responsive, that could be a sign that you need more RAM.
I also encourage you to read the AE help section on multiprocessing:
http://help.adobe.com/en_US/AfterEffects/9.0/WSDD65B476-971A-48e9-A5FD-D90E9A2B996E.html
(Andrew, anyone: Do you guys know how to place anchor text links in the new forum, so I don't have to post these 10 mile long address links?)

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