04-10-2017, 10:07 AM
Read that line again
The original GimpShop, from memory, was Gimp 2.4 and just provided some icons and plugins to make a semblance of a PS interface. Never a good idea.
The web-site that now offers GimpShop has hijacked the name and provides a small 'loader' which downloads a old 32 bit version of Gimp 2.8.0 (we are up to 2.8.20 for the official version) and all sorts of adware. So steer clear of it.
My advice, get rid of that version, You should find it in C:\Program Files\GIMP 2 but it might be in C:\Program Files (x86)\GIMP 2 Whichever it is, just delete that folder and all the sub-folders with it.
Get the official version from http://www.gimp.org The big button that says Download 2.8.20 It is a big download because it contains both 32 and 64 bit versions. The installer will install the correct version for your Windows 7.
Have a look at the video on installation http://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Gimp-Installation although showing Win10 it is exactly the same for Win7 and has a few tips.
Gimp Help.
You are in the USA the version of help needed is the plain 'en' version - the 2.8.2 does not refer to Gimp, it is the help version and is the most recent.
https://download.gimp.org/mirror/pub/gim...-setup.exe 24 MB.
That should install and show with no problems but if you have any please come back with your reports.
Quote:...GimpShop was initially an effort to make Gimp look like Photoshop, it is now mostly a "honeypot"...
The original GimpShop, from memory, was Gimp 2.4 and just provided some icons and plugins to make a semblance of a PS interface. Never a good idea.
The web-site that now offers GimpShop has hijacked the name and provides a small 'loader' which downloads a old 32 bit version of Gimp 2.8.0 (we are up to 2.8.20 for the official version) and all sorts of adware. So steer clear of it.
My advice, get rid of that version, You should find it in C:\Program Files\GIMP 2 but it might be in C:\Program Files (x86)\GIMP 2 Whichever it is, just delete that folder and all the sub-folders with it.
Get the official version from http://www.gimp.org The big button that says Download 2.8.20 It is a big download because it contains both 32 and 64 bit versions. The installer will install the correct version for your Windows 7.
Have a look at the video on installation http://www.gimp-forum.net/Thread-Gimp-Installation although showing Win10 it is exactly the same for Win7 and has a few tips.
Gimp Help.
You are in the USA the version of help needed is the plain 'en' version - the 2.8.2 does not refer to Gimp, it is the help version and is the most recent.
https://download.gimp.org/mirror/pub/gim...-setup.exe 24 MB.
That should install and show with no problems but if you have any please come back with your reports.