jagfan Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 This problem has occurred several times, but it comes and goes. I am working with several images. I want to copy one image (A) and paste it to a new layer on image (. When I paste image A, the proper size is pasted, but the image is either white (covering image or blank (Just an empty outline with image B visible). I've tried: - "Select All" and "Rectangle Select" with the same results. - "Disk Cleanup" and got rid of the junk. - Restart Gen. Info: - I have Final Release build v.3.36.3158.38068, using Windows XP Home on a Toshiba. - I have not received any kind of memory error. The C drive shows 27.7GB free. I'm supposed to have 256MB RAM, but System/Hardware only shows 192. - I am relatively new to computers and very new to Paint.NET. ** The lack of RAM has been a problem with other programs and if that is the problem here, I would appreciate any information/links you can offer on how to find out which program is eating up that memory space. (I've tried the Win/MS/Toshiba help sites and either gotten too simplistic of answers or lost in the Maze of the Menu Minotaur.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brewster Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 A few things, 1. Make sure you're pasting from the right layer. Often it's easy to copy from a blank layer, resulting in all-white when you go to paste. 2. Your system only has 192MB of RAM and is thus below the minimum requirements. Paint.NET will not work reliably. I recommend having at least 512MB as a bare minimum, and 1GB is strongly preferred. Quote The Paint.NET Blog: https://blog.getpaint.net/ Donations are always appreciated! https://www.getpaint.net/donate.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagfan Posted January 12, 2009 Author Share Posted January 12, 2009 *hugs* That did it! *bookmarks topic* And yes, I know I got burned on the memory. It's a laptop and I went with screen size vs RAM. *smacks self upside head* I told you I was knew to computers. I don't do a whole lot of photo-editing, so I'm thinking of adding another 256 RAM (+/-) to this one and getting a 2nd laptop with tons of RAM for the nephews to play games on and use that one for any heavy-duty photo edits. btw: I've only visited this site a few times. This was the first time I asked for help. Imagine my surprise when you replied in less time than it took to compose the post! Easy to navigate and excellent service, I think I'm in love! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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