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    Windows 7 photo editor

    Does Win 7 premium include a photo editor? If so, how do I find it? I can get Google's Picasa, but it's not a full featured editor. Microsoft used to have one called Picture-IT that was very good, don't think it's around anymore. Thanks.
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    Microsoft Paint (mspaint) is still in Windows, although it's had a fairly major upgrade.

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    OK, found what I was looking for. It's called "Windows Live Photo Gallery" and is included with Windows Live essentials and is a free download. You need to set up a windows live account with an ID and password after that just download the essentials package. I checked out MS Paint, it's been redesigned and upgraded and looks very nice. Thanks.
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    You're welcome, and thanks for the info.

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    OK, found what I was looking for
    I think I spoke too soon. Windows Live photo Gallery is not a good photo editor. So looks like I'll be checking out some 3rd party editors. Any suggestions?
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    jmtjet--Irfanview is a well regarded photo editor. Quite versatile and free
    www.irfanview.com
    Get the Plug-Ins, too.
    However, is it compatible with Win7? Irfanview does not come right out and say so. Just says it is compatible with ALL Windows versions since Win95.
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    Or there's The Gimp:

    http://www.gimp.org/
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    Hello folks. SS, I've used the Gimp for a few years with Linux, but not to sure if it's compatible with Win 7 yet. SO, I downloaded FastStone as per Train suggestion. I'm trying it out for a while-seems OK so far. Welshjim, I've used InfraView before, but it was a long time ago. I'll check that one out as well. Thanks for the suggestions.
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    I have been a faithful irfanview user, then Train told me about faststone. In my opinion, it's loads better than irfanview. Easy to use and has loads more options with it.

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    Yes, photolady I've noticed that as well, and it's very fast. I think that's the one I'll stick with.
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    Quote Originally Posted by jmtjet View Post
    Hello folks. SS, I've used the Gimp for a few years with Linux, but not to sure if it's compatible with Win 7 yet.
    So far as I know it runs just fine on Win7. Basically anything that is compatible with Vista will be compatible with Win7
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