Re: [Gimp-user] Gimp 2.8.6 Windows - Queries new Plug-ins at every startup

["Joseph A. Nagy, Jr" <jnagyjr1978 gmail com>]

On 08/16/13 08:17, physoc wrote:
> > I downloaded GIMP today (16 August) and run Win 7 (64-bit). I've been
> > unable to get it to start because it crashes when 'querying plugins'
> > in the 'Startup' routine. If I close the GIMP window and try again it
> > skips across the previous plugin .exe but then hangs at the next one.
> > After ten-minutes of closing/ running/ hanging.....etc., I gave-up!
> > Free software is fine if it works, if it doesn't it's just a few
> > deleted bits in the Recycle Bin....
>
> OK, problem identified and fixed. My problem was with ZONE ALARM firewall
> settings. It required GIMP access to be set manually to allow internet access.
> This maybe what is causing the problem with others. Check any firewall settings.

I've ran Zone Alarm and it shouldn't be interfering with The GIMP 
starting up (especially since, afaik, The GIMP doesn't need the Internet 
to work).

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