[Gimp-user] I like it but I will have to go back

[Misslo777 <forums gimpusers com>]

> Are you short of disk space? That can make a big difference when
> editing large images.
> You can force the Gimp installer to use the 32 bit files it contains.
> Use the /32 switch
>
> For others, how to determine if your Windows is 32/64 bit.
>
> 64 bit has both "Program Files" **and** "Program Files (x86)" folders.
> 32bit only "Program Files".
>
> Whatever you choose, I recommend un-installing Gimp first using the
> Windows uninstall menu. Then check to see if anything remains in
> C:\Program Files\GIMP 2 If not empty, delete it.
>
> Which version to use? There are some Windows installations that have
> issues with current 32 bit Gimp. I would try the previous versio.  n
> 2.10.6 - this might change for the better, in the future.
>
> https://download.gimp.org/mirror/pub/gimp/v2.10/windows/gimp-2.10.6-setup-1.exe
>
> Go to where you downloaded the file, open a terminal and run the
> installer
>
> gimp-2.10.6-setup-1.exe  /32
>
> The same will apply if you want to install Gimp 2.8 that way - the
> last version
>
> https://download.gimp.org/mirror/pub/gimp/v2.8/windows/gimp-2.8.22-setup.exe
>
> A screenshot attached with some hints.


Thank you for your quick response!  I have installed 2.10.6  with the /32
switch.  Hopefully, it will not lock up my computer.

Misslo777

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