Windows Vista forum: Print Shop 22 for Vista

They're definitely slow of the block at updating for Vista support, waiting nearly two years after Vista's release! (That would leave me uneasy, questioning the quality of their product support.) Regardless, I would purchase it provided they guarantee that the "patch" they mention on their website will make it fully compatible with Vista, with no lost functionality or performance. I'd also inquire about the cost to upgrade to version 23 when it's released...if this version does have Vista issues they should, in my opinion, offer you a discount or free upgrade to correct those problems which, at this point in time, should not exist.

John

I ended up returning the program (I hadn't yet opened it), but I'm so disappointed! Print Shop is one of my favorite programs and I just couldn't wait to install it in my new (unfortunately Vista O/S) computer. I guess I'll have to wait until October until version 23 comes out. UNLESS, I find a program I like just as well. Then maybe I'll quit using Broderbund. Anyone know of a good program to use for making cards, business cards, labels, letterheads, etc?

If you go to Start>All Programs>Accessories>System Tools>System Restore, you can restore your system to an earlier point without deleting any data files, etc. I had to do so to get my DVD drive to work again.

Thanks, I will try the same thing. I have found about 100 threads from people having the same issue.

I have always like the print shop program and have been using it for years with no problems until I installed the printshop 23 version. It too has cause me to have problems with my system. Plus the program won't upload images unless they are the ones available online. The program stalls and says "not responding"?? Then it freezes. I have tried to re-enstall. Got no help from Broderbund

I have print shop 22 but prefer print shop 20 and when I loaded it with computer with Vista, what a mess. Had to try to restore and worse yet my partitioned backup drive disappeared. I couldn't use the DVD/CD drive!
I went to their site and didn't even see Print Shop updates or anything. Glad so many people posted about PS 22, so I won't waste my time trying to install it. Decided to find a place for old computer to do my Printshop projects on.
BTW had similar problems with Word Perfect 8. I know it's an old program but I know how to use it and it served my needs.

I really have to wonder...this seems to be a pervasive problem, so why didn't they work the kinks out during development? I will be afraid to load PS 23 when it hits the market...considering I started with Print Shop 1.0, with a prehistoric little dot matrix printer (!), it's kind of sad that they've come to this. Has anyone found a comparable product to recommend? You mentioned Print Master--what's it like?

I was planning on loading the Print Shop 22 and then the patch, but then I found out that PS23 would be out in October, so I decided to wait. BUT, just like you I had bought a new computer (my first in 10 years) and I was so excited about updating my old favorite programs. Also, like you, I ended up purchasing Print Artist 22. I've never used Print Artist and I still haven't opened the box. I want to make sure I REALLY want it! What do you think about it? Did you get the Platinum Edition?

After what we've all been experiencing, I have to admit I'm skittish about installing the new version when it comes out! Just curious--do the rest of you plan on taking a chance with it?

Thank you all for sharing your comment on print shop vs windows vista.
my comment is do not buy any software when it was made for xp and below. vista is a whole new environment you cannot trust any patches that the manufacturer post for dl. As you use your new vista pc I am sure you will add in software of various type. You may be ok now in the future you never know if these new software you add in may trigger problem with ps. PS has been my favorite software since the day pc was pc with 360k floppy drive and cga. I have also used or seen many other program that can do the same but I ended up with ps it allow you to do beyond what other program can do if your creative mind is active. Print master is a lower cheaper budget version of ps it is ok. for people who have a vista pc it is recommended for any software build for vista but not for vista ok or vista compatible. I hope the new version 23 of ps will continue to have the custom border and you can print the card cut out mark for card envelope like they had in ps for win95. I highly recommend ps compare to other program that does the same but please check for review before you shop do not jump into ordering the software at release date. For previous owner of any version of ps there is a chance you can get it cheaper thru the manufacturer or sometimes if store have it on sale the price is cheaper either way shop around and check for review before you but. It is noticed that vista software is coming out into the market very slow. Also I am also noticing at boot up and shut down vista takes a long time for a pc to come up or shut down ....does anyone also experiencing this or it is just me.

I recommend and I don't care how cheap the software is do not buy any software made for xp and install it onto a vista machine unless you know how to troubleshoot it. vista is built on a whole new enviroment and I think with html programming language if I am not wrong (please correct me if I am wrong on this one).

Software which is about to change version will go on sale sometimes free after rebate deal will be seen. this goes for hardware too. if you notice any hardware or software that sales are going on and good deal is appearing all over the place this is hint oh oh something is changing new version is coming out.

I hope this ps 23 will bring back all those nice cartoon character they once had in ps deluxe.



hope this helps

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