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Word 2002 insert picture problem

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by cjknight

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I've been using the insert picture facility in Word 2002 for a long time, but recently when I try to use it the CPU usage jumps to 100% and the disk activity leaps up - using Task Manager & process activity shows massive disk activity. I can't think of anything new I've done... any ideas anyone?
Chris

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by older mycroft

Does it happen with ALL pictures or just with a few?

If you are inserting a larger, more complex file format, cpu and disk activity will increase.

What file format are you importing?

by cjknight

I never get to the actual file - when I browse to a subdirectory to list the possible pictures that's when I get the huge surge of activity. I have used this technique for years & there's nothing new about my directory structures. I sell on ebay & need to send email images to potential buyers. I can send them as attachments fine but I like the convenience & elegance of insertions into the body of the email. I use Word as my email editor within Outlook, as I have for years.
Puzzled Chris

by captbilly1eye

In this folder where the .JPGs reside... are there any other types of files or just .JPGs?

That would make a difference.

by cjknight

Well fols - I have no idea why - after 3 days of cursing this, I tried again this morning, and the problem has gone away. I have changed nothing. The Gods working in mysterious ways I suppose. Thanks for your responses :)
Chris

by captbilly1eye

When you were having the situation...
were there any other types of files in the same folder as the JPGs?
such as .AVI files or something else?

by cjknight

Mainly jpg, a few .doc & a few .ppt.
The issue though was that I could not negotiate through the directory structures to my target directory. The root directory only has subdirectories, no files of any kind and my PC would go into overdrive there - 100% CPU & massive disk activity.... all OK now though, I have my fingers crossed. Chris

by captbilly1eye

I was curious since I've seen issues when video files like .AVI files are in a directory that is being searched.
Windows Explorer will drive the CPU to 100% due to a problem with the file name or structure.

Anyway... it may have been an Indexing issue that resolved itself.
Let's hope.

by cjknight

I had this happen again & after a lot of lashing about I discovered that if I change the default jpg open program to MS Photo Editor (it was formerly Adobe Photoshop) the image thumbnails load & display very quickly. If I set the default open with program back to Adobe - they take forever & drive the CPU load right up. I have no idea why this should be but at least it's a workround
Chris

by captbilly1eye

It's a graphic editing/viewing program that has many capabilities, but one of it's strongest points is how quickly it opens.
During the installation, you have the option to associate IrfanView with all types of graphic files.
Oh... and did I mention... it's Free.

http://www.irfanview.com/

by cjknight

Well - thanks for that! I installed it - it opens files VERY fast AND it addresses my initial issue.
Top marks Captain!

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