PICASA - BE WARNED
Apr 30, 2012 10:51:19 #
MIKE GALLAGHER wrote:
quote=naturepics43 quote=MRL706 Mike & All, ... (show quote)
Mike, you mentioned about going to Gimp, really think that is a wise decision on your part. I too struggled with Picasa and after having to double up on my blood pressure meds I finally said "Out Out Damn Spot" and deleted it, and went to Gimp. It's great that so many have had great success using Picasa and I salute them, damn stuck my thumb in my eye, but for myself it was like my EX mother in law and we did not see eye to eye.
If you are persuing Gimp you will find a ton of free tutorials on line, any one that refers to Photoshop will work in Gimp. In fact I did find one that gives instructions on changing Gimp to a clone of Photoshop. So my friend, kick back and chill out have a glass of wine all is not lost for we few that look upon Picasa with such great distain.
Apr 30, 2012 11:00:14 #
Bob.J wrote:
Trying NOT to be too much of an pain in the arse.....
Who's talking about one ear? Why d'ya think he wore a hat, even in Summer? It was to cover up the third one. It's true!
Gizenko!
Apr 30, 2012 11:10:58 #
Apr 30, 2012 11:30:49 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
quote=frederdane Appropriate? I disagree. Unless.... (show quote)
Bravo!! That sums up so well what this entire thread (now going on 14 pages!!) has been about.
Apr 30, 2012 11:42:15 #
I found a cute Photo Editor that I use once in a while called Smart Photo Editor. Comes with a lot of tools, has a tutorial, community and is free (I think). I don't remember paying for it. Does not organize photos.
Apr 30, 2012 11:42:49 #
rpostss wrote:
quote=Nikonian72 quote=frederdane Appropriate? I... (show quote)
Yes, there is hope
As I said in a previous post, this has been one of the most entertaining threads I've seen on UHH
Apr 30, 2012 12:32:35 #
sinatraman wrote:
besides picassa tries real hard to install google as your homepage, your email connection, the toolbar, google the breakfeast ceral, google happy meals etc.
Thank you, I've had this problem with gmail trying to take over my world, nobody i asked knew what I was talking about
Apr 30, 2012 13:04:43 #
Mike:
Having the same problems as you & after reading several pages of this thread, I skipped to the last page (I think it was pg 12 at that time) I read about going into the "tools" then into "Folder manager." From there I "Red X'ed" everything. Pooff, all gone from Picasa but still on my hard drive! My problem was solved! To use Picasa, I open the program, go to "tools, folder manager"then select the folder I want to edit & put the green check mark on it. This way it only "scans" the folder that I selected & only "scans" it once! Now I can edit photo. So simple but so hard. Being computer dumb is really inconvenient but thanks to your thread I now can use Picasa. THANKS to ALL that have contributed in a possitive way. You now have one more convert to Picasa!
Having the same problems as you & after reading several pages of this thread, I skipped to the last page (I think it was pg 12 at that time) I read about going into the "tools" then into "Folder manager." From there I "Red X'ed" everything. Pooff, all gone from Picasa but still on my hard drive! My problem was solved! To use Picasa, I open the program, go to "tools, folder manager"then select the folder I want to edit & put the green check mark on it. This way it only "scans" the folder that I selected & only "scans" it once! Now I can edit photo. So simple but so hard. Being computer dumb is really inconvenient but thanks to your thread I now can use Picasa. THANKS to ALL that have contributed in a possitive way. You now have one more convert to Picasa!
Apr 30, 2012 13:12:16 #
.[/quote] BOB J
Yes, there is hope
As I said in a previous post, this has been one of the most entertaining threads I've seen on UHH[/quote]
AND really helpful! Now I can use Picasa along with the PRO'S
Yes, there is hope
As I said in a previous post, this has been one of the most entertaining threads I've seen on UHH[/quote]
AND really helpful! Now I can use Picasa along with the PRO'S
Apr 30, 2012 14:32:13 #
I have a feeling that Mike may have had a corrupted computer (virus) before he installed Picasa. I have experienced no such problems and have used it for years...on several syatems. I also purchased that embedded gem called Picnik and still use both...no problem.
Jim Pankey.
Jim Pankey.
Apr 30, 2012 18:53:51 #
Thank you for your comments.
If only people would go to the Picasa forum and ask questions it would save a lot of bad publicity about a very good program.
HOWEVER- ANY NEW PROGRAM MUST BE LEARNED FIRST. (I am not shouting here, just making a very strong recommendation.)
http://support.google.com/picasa/?hl=en
This will take you to Picasa's support pages. Under Help on the menu bar, then Help and "Contents Index".
1. Picasa does not store your photos, it is a program that shows you what is in the folders you allow it to look into. (Go to Tools-Folder Manager. Blue circle beside your picture folder, red Xs next to other folders and ALSO YOUR C DRIVE. Never let Picasa look into that. iF YOU PLACE A BLUE CIRCLE NEXT TO C DRIVE YOU WILL RECEIVE A WARNING ANYWAY.
2. Your originals are never touched, they are kept on your hard drive.
3. What ever you delete from folders in Picasa is of course deleted from your hard drive.
4. Tools - Configure Photo Viewer lets you select the type of picture files you want Picasa to "see".
I have written a tutorial that's in PDF and if any one is serious about Picasa I would be happy to send you one.
My web album address is
picasaweb.google.com/margaret650
I have about 40 albums there in case anyone wants ideas of what you can do
:idea: :idea: :roll:
If only people would go to the Picasa forum and ask questions it would save a lot of bad publicity about a very good program.
HOWEVER- ANY NEW PROGRAM MUST BE LEARNED FIRST. (I am not shouting here, just making a very strong recommendation.)
http://support.google.com/picasa/?hl=en
This will take you to Picasa's support pages. Under Help on the menu bar, then Help and "Contents Index".
1. Picasa does not store your photos, it is a program that shows you what is in the folders you allow it to look into. (Go to Tools-Folder Manager. Blue circle beside your picture folder, red Xs next to other folders and ALSO YOUR C DRIVE. Never let Picasa look into that. iF YOU PLACE A BLUE CIRCLE NEXT TO C DRIVE YOU WILL RECEIVE A WARNING ANYWAY.
2. Your originals are never touched, they are kept on your hard drive.
3. What ever you delete from folders in Picasa is of course deleted from your hard drive.
4. Tools - Configure Photo Viewer lets you select the type of picture files you want Picasa to "see".
I have written a tutorial that's in PDF and if any one is serious about Picasa I would be happy to send you one.
My web album address is
picasaweb.google.com/margaret650
I have about 40 albums there in case anyone wants ideas of what you can do
:idea: :idea: :roll:
The Seaport, Launceston Tasmania
Hollybank Forest in Autumn (or Fall, if you live somewhere else!)
Launceston CBD. Just shows we can have fog and sun at the same time.
Apr 30, 2012 19:01:30 #
Now I know where the Smilies go. I couldn't see them as I was writing.
Apr 30, 2012 19:04:51 #
Google closed Picnik on 19th April but many of the effects, borders etc are under the 4th and 5th editing tabs in Picasa..
Google Plus web albums have access to many, many more of Picnik's special features. :D
Google Plus web albums have access to many, many more of Picnik's special features. :D
Apr 30, 2012 19:12:22 #
Scan Always is better than Scan Once as Picasa will now keep looking for new photos as you Import them. I am so glad people are reading this thread and taking it on board. I have just joined you Hedgehogs and am feeling my way around. I never can work out how to reply to a certain post, instead of going in under neath, my reply is at the bottom of the page quite some way from the person I was replying to. Maybe this
...} thing will sort it out.[quote=naturepics43 wrote:
Mike: br br Having the same problems as you &... (show quote)
Apr 30, 2012 19:20:07 #
MIKE GALLAGHER wrote:
quote=dennis g Mike,I understand your feeling as ... (show quote)
My comment- Linux isn't on the horizon. Its been laying in front of everyone all the time but misinformation from the monopoly has convinced people to not pick it up. Many people don't even know they are already using Linux. If you use Windows the information you get probably comes through Linux, it is used by a majority of servers because of it's stability and malware resistance. If you use a smart phone you use Linux unless you have an iPhone then you use something closely related to Linux. If you use a Mac you use something closely related to Linux, it came over the horizon years ago. And it remains the best OS hands down.
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