CS3 Freezing Computer - DPChallenge Forums

04/16/2008 02:53:46 AM · #1

I have recently started using CS3. I do loads of Batching with Actions. When doing this in CS2 I never had this problem....but in CS3 my computer is constantly freezing up. I have to reboot everytime....making for a slow painful job. Am I missing something...maybe buffering or something that I need to change....and if so...how do I change it?

Leica 18-56mm f/3.5-5.6 Vario Elmar-T ASPH

04/16/2008 04:43:17 AM · #2

Judi what system u running that will help us help u

MAK

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04/16/2008 04:51:59 AM · #3

I run a mac with leopard OSX and have had some trouble with CS3 after doing a clean instal on my mac, my filters wont run, stuff keeps crashing out. I have tried reverting back to tiger osx, same thing, now I have returned to using CS2 and although a fraction slower, everything works fine.

I feel your pain Judy. An old friend used to say, "if it's not broken don't fix it" so now I'm back on CS2 and happy again. In my case I think it was because i have the leopard UPGRADE and it screwed everything up after installing clean from that disc, in YOUR case I have no idea what could be causing it (I'm presuming you run a mac)

04/16/2008 04:56:38 AM · #4

Honestly haven't heard any issues like this how much ram u running to run CS3 at best speed needs 1GB ram just for itself

04/16/2008 05:00:50 AM · #5

I am running Windows XP. Silly question......where do I check to see how much RAM is dedicated to CS3?

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

04/16/2008 05:02:07 AM · #6

It's actually on the box lol. how much ram u running on your pc(yuck)rofl

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

04/16/2008 05:09:45 AM · #7

Originally posted by Judi:

I am running Windows XP. Silly question......where do I check to see how much RAM is dedicated to CS3?

Edit | Preferences | Performance

04/16/2008 05:14:07 AM · #8

Originally posted by Art Roflmao:

Originally posted by Judi:
I am running Windows XP. Silly question......where do I check to see how much RAM is dedicated to CS3?

Edit | Preferences | Performance

Here is the screenshot. What changes do you recommend?

04/16/2008 05:21:18 AM · #9

Judi i would personally try and give it more ram at least minimal 1GB will speed the processes k hopefully also fix your other problems also what other hardware u running with it eg. what processor speed and how old your pc??? these little things can cause problems with Adobe products i know that sounds weird but they right this software and run their benchmarks on the current systems then try to retro run the software. Which ca make it hard for us users gggrrrr. Hope this helps am not an expert but do like to play with this stuff lol

04/16/2008 05:24:26 AM · #10

Originally posted by jasonmccarthy:

I am running 2 X Dual Core Processors with 4GB RAM.

04/16/2008 05:26:04 AM · #11

u running a great system then u shouldn't be having these problems then, u tried a deleting and re-installing.

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

04/16/2008 05:28:52 AM · #12

Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (build 2600)

Processor a Main Circuit Board b
2.80 gigahertz Intel Xeon (2 installed)
16 kilobyte primary memory cache
2048 kilobyte secondary memory cache

1620.20 Gigabytes Usable Hard Drive Capacity

908.62 Gigabytes Hard Drive Free Space

Memory Modules c,d
Slot 'U6' is Empty
Slot 'U7' is Empty
Slot 'U8' has 1024 MB
Slot 'U9' has 1024 MB
Slot 'U10' is Empty
Slot 'U11' is Empty
Slot 'U12' has 1024 MB
Slot 'U13' has 1024 MB

Message edited by author 2008-04-16 05:30:04.

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

04/16/2008 05:29:27 AM · #13

Originally posted by Judi:

What changes do you recommend?

You could bump it to the max of the recommended range. Mine's at 1077MB (not sure if I set it there or not). Jason might have something - uninstall / reinstall. PITA with plugins and custom brushes, etc though.

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

04/16/2008 05:30:14 AM · #14

Other apps concurrently running?

04/16/2008 05:32:05 AM · #15

Like i said a great system honestly try deleting the software and do a clean install after u defrag the system. see how that goes k

04/16/2008 05:42:29 AM · #16

Originally posted by Art Roflmao:

Other apps concurrently running?

Ken, I have tried it with no other programs running, just in case....and that didn't make a difference...sometimes I can get 50 images through..other times only 4. PITA for weddings.

Jason....I have done defrags....if the change in the RAM doesn't help, then I will have to reinstall.

04/16/2008 05:47:15 AM · #17

Would just try deleting the cs3 and do a clean install of it k so how that goes.

04/16/2008 05:48:49 AM · #18

Originally posted by jasonmccarthy:

Would just try deleting the cs3 and do a clean install of it k so how that goes.

I am doing a test batch through CS2 at the moment and 'touch wood' it seems to be running through...so I may just have to stick with that through this wedding...but before my next wedding in two weeks I will do a reinstall of CS3.

04/16/2008 05:51:27 AM · #19

ounds good also u might want to try the adobe 0800 hot line that is in the box or try their web page as well and contact them that way as well. Anyway how is QLD am an OZ who now lives in th Land of the Long White Cloud.