Just got the bundle but slightly confused!!!!

[ian]

Hi im Ian from Bath in the UK and after much wondering have just purchased the total bundle [seemed rude not to ]im not very good with computers and was expecting something to drop on the mat through the letter box ,my question is can i download this on to a memory stick or has it got to stay on the computer which is old and slow [a bit like me!!] Thanks in advance Ian

[Socrates]

Yes, you can download to a memory stick but without a computer, it won't do anything. You can probably configure your old and slow computer to access the files on the stick but it's a nuisance and, worse, the products will run slower than if loaded directly on the computer's hard drive!

Two points. First, NO software runs on memory sticks without a computer. ALL software relies on a CPU (the computer) to interpret its commands. If you'll forgive a rather poor analogy (aren't they all?), consider an eye transplant. The transplanted eye will do nothing without a brain to interpret the images.

Second, the Topaz products, even when on a computer, do nothing by themselves, even with the CPU. They are plug-ins (or add-ons) for other computer software, such as Photoshop, Photoshop Elements, and others.

I hope that my explanation made sense. Post back if you need more info.

Speaking about slow, I used to be fast but now, in my old age, now I'm half-fast!

[ian]

thanks for the reply .when i said about a memory stick it was for storage not use, to try and keep the computer moving at a decent speed as for having photoshop ect ...ooppps i didnt realise it didnt run on its own [should have worn my glasses] seems another purchase is in order.

[Ashley Robinson]

Hi Ian,

If you are using a Windows machine you can actually download a free image editing program called Irfanview. The Topaz bundle programs (except for ReMask) are compatible with this program.

Hope this helps!

thanks for the reply .when i said about a memory stick it was for storage not use, to try and keep the computer moving at a decent speed as for having photoshop ect ...ooppps i didnt realise it didnt run on its own [should have worn my glasses] seems another purchase is in order.

[ian]

Thank for the advice i will try it in the short term until i get some money/computer to get photoshop.

[Socrates]

Thank for the advice i will try it in the short term until i get some money/computer to get photoshop.

Photoshop ELEMENTS has 90% of the power at 10% of the price. Go to the Adobe web site and get a free 30-day trial.

[ian]

Hi again im having a bit of a nightmare,i downloaded ps4 on a free 30day trial then imported all the topaz files in to it and then surprise surprise i couldnt open anything at all ..if i uninstall it all will i be able to re-load the topaz bundle.??I have all the instructions but no programmes ...HELP. thankyou