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Intel GMA HD 3000 is a slow video card. I can't recommend this variant. But you can try the following demos and slideshows created in PicturesToExe on that laptop: http://www.wnsoft.com/files/picturestoexe/slideshows/TheDom-Smile.zip http://www.wnsoft.com/files/picturestoexe/slideshows/Presenting-PicturesToExe.zip http://www.wnsoft.com/files/picturestoexe/slideshows/PicturesToExe-Demo.zip It will help you make the decision.

Here is an updated version 7.0.7 Beta: http://www.wnsoft.com/files/test/picturestoexe-setup.exe (My colleague, Artem has corrected this problem)

Peter, Thanks, we'll fix the bug which you discovered.

Xaver, Many thanks for the link to this article!

Peter, Many thanks! We fixed this problem. Here is a new version 7.0.7 Beta: http://www.wnsoft.com/files/test/picturestoexe-setup-707-beta.exe It contains only this change in comparison with previous version 7.0.6.

Peter, Please send me source files of this project. The project file before the change, and the project file after the change.

Peter, In future version 7.5 we completely reworked "borders" for Image and Video clip objects. However in the first public beta version we will additionally improve it again.

Please wait for version 7.5. Timeline will display each audio audio file, and you can move or edit it.

Barry, Lightbox is back in v7.5. New timeline also will be available in fullscreen mode (with audio tracks).

Marcel, I pondered this mode. Probably it should not be an entirely fullscreen mode? We can keep visible the top toolbar and the bottom toolbar. Also the new timeline in v7.5 also will be available in the fullscreen mode.

WINE doesn't provide full emulation and it causes problems. Regrettably we can't guarantee work of PicturesToExe in WHINE. You need to use VirtualBox + Windows on Linux.

We will work on this subject in version 7.5

Hello Ronnie, Thanks! You touched the interesting theme. To tell the truth it's difficult to effectively promote PicturesToExe in Google search (free search results and paid ads). There are no popular key phrases that exactly determine software programs like PicturesToExe. And there are only several software products in this niche. On other side, there are hundreds (if not thousands) of simple slideshow makers which came to the market last years. So when users search for "slideshow software" or "slideshow maker" they likely expect to find a simple, cheap (or free) slideshow program to get quick results with a wizzard without creative work. Mainly our sales are based on "word of mouth" and I deeply grateful to our users for this promotion of PicturesToExe!

CNET has published a review of PicturesToExe Deluxe: Create slideshows to go with PicturesToExe Deluxe Save slideshows as executable files with this flexible software. http://download.cnet.com/8301-20_4-10478641-10084490.html?tag=mncol;txt

Daniel, Yes. It already possible. But I don't recommend this way. If I remember this topic has been discussed earlier. Sorry if I didn't understood rightly your question. ? Not in v7.5

The new timeline shows pictures of slides.

Dave, Typical size of a project file is small. PicturesToExe saves a temporary project file into system Application Data folder. In this folder we also store PicturesToExe settings.

Dave, Yes, in case of normal work this temporary project will be automatically deleted when you close PicturesToExe. The program also deletes this temporary file when you save or load a project, or start a new project. When launched PicturesToExe discovers a recovered project the program performs three actions: 1. Loads a recovered project; 2. Adds the text "(Recovered project)" to the caption of the main window; Project1 - PicturesToExe Deluxe (Recovered project) 3. Deletes the temporary file. Auto-recovery is turned on by default since version 7.5. However you can disable this feature in the new System Preferences window.

New version 7.5 will bring Auto Recovery feature. PicturesToExe automatically saves your edits without interrupting your work. A copy of your project is saved every 7 minutes and recovered automatically in the event of an unexpected shutdown. This feature doesn't rewrite your original project file. PicturesToExe saves a copy of a project to a special file in a temp folder. When you launch PicturesToExe after an unexpected shutdown the program automatically loads a recovered project. All you need is to click the Save button to keep recovered changes in the original project file. P.S. We hope to introduce the first beta in 30-35 days.

I confirm reply of Jean-Cyprien: I quickly tested PicturesToExe for this situation and everything is working as described above.

Presenting PicturesToExe (4:10) Another excellent demo created by Lin Evans to illustrate power of PicturesToExe. This show has been created specially for our website www.wnsoft.com. Thanks to Lin Evans! Executable file for PC (best quality): http://www.wnsoft.com/files/picturestoexe/slideshows/Presenting-PicturesToExe.zip (55 MB) Watch on YouTube:

If I can ask, please send a link to this demo to your friends. Probably they will be interested in PicturesToExe.

Robert, When we wait the answer from Barry regarding a visual part, I'll say about audio part. We purchased a commercial license for this music (royalty free) and this demo can be demonstrated in all public places worldwide, including TV and YouTube.

PicturesToExe 7.0 Promo Video (3:30) This demo has been created by Barry Beckham specially for our website - www.wnsoft.com. It shows all main effects of PicturesToExe Deluxe 7.0 for new users. I hope you will enjoy this demo. Many thanks to Barry Beckham for this wonderful demo! Executable file for PC (best quality): http://www.wnsoft.com/files/picturestoexe/slideshows/PicturesToExe-Demo.zip (71 MB) Watch on YouTube:

Thanks, but please move your suggestion to the "Ideas and suggestions for next version".