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Recent Patches, Updates and Service Packs

Find the latest upgrades and support patches for your graphics software. Stay up to date by always installing the latest fixes and enhancements. This should be your first step when troubleshooting software problems. These updates are listed according to release date, with the most recent upgrades listed first.
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X4 Service Pack 1
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X4 Service Pack 1 released June 24, 2008.
Corel Painter X Service Pack 1
This service pack improves the overall stability and performance of Corel Painter X. Released June 2007.
Corel Graphics Suite X3 SP1
This will update your CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3 application to Service Pack 1.
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X3 Hot Patch 1
This patch resolves an issue with the Hints Docker in CorelDRAW and Corel PHOTO-PAINT.
Adobe Photoshop 9.0.1 (CS2) update - Windows
The Adobe Photoshop 9.0.1 update fixes a number of problems discovered after Photoshop CS2 (9.0) software was released. Released May 16, 2006.
Adobe Photoshop 9.0.1 (CS2) update - Macintosh
The Adobe Photoshop 9.0.1 update fixes a number of problems discovered after Photoshop CS2 (9.0) was released. Released May 16, 2006.
Disable VM Buffering plug-in - Photoshop for Macintosh
"The Disable VM Buffering plug-in can be installed to eliminate pauses during painting on Macintosh machines with more than 4GB of physical RAM installed. It will have no effect on machines with 4GB or less of RAM."
Paint Shop Pro 10.02 Update - English
"You must have 10.01 to install this update. To determine your version, go to Help > About Paint Shop Pro X and look in the upper left area of the splash screen. If you see 10.00, you must install the 10.01 patch first." The update adds support for additional camera Raw formats, and a long list of improvements: browser palette, general, file formats, and color management.
Alien Skin Plug-in Updates, Fixes for OS X Tiger Issues
(September 22, 2005) Alien Skin Software announced updates to several of their popular Adobe Photoshop-compatible plug-ins. These updates address Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger compatibility as well as a few, minor bugs.
Corel Painter IX 9.1 Update
This updates improves dual monitor support so users can move palettes and toolbars outside the application window and no longer have the stretch the window across multiple monitors. Other improvements have been made for smoother airbrush appearance, better brush resizing, zooming, fixing color degradation when opening PSD files, maintaining settings between sessions, and more.
Adobe Bridge 1.0.1 Update for Windows
The Adobe Bridge 1.0.1 update fixes a number of problems discovered after Adobe Bridge 1.0 was released. Significant fixes include: improved performance and stability; non-admin users no longer get a "problem updating database" error; an extra adobefnt10.lst file is no longer created; a problem with batch rename Nikon NEF raw files not showing "date" data in EXIF metadata is addressed.
Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0.1 Update
"The Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0.1 updates several issues discovered after Photoshop Elements 3.0 was released, including: It is easier to download new creation templates for PhotoBooks, Calendars, and other creations; Users can now change the format of dates in the Photo Well from U.S. to European."
Adobe Illustrator CS 11.0.2 Update for Macintosh
This Adobe Illustrator CS software update provides key fixes in the following areas: Illustrator CS unexpectedly quits when saving or printing if Norton Utilities is installed on the computer; Illustrator CS unexpectedly quits when opening a palette or dialog box. 12/2004
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 12 Service Pack 1
Service Pack 1 resolves several issues with CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 12. The download is 12 MB. Released August 2004.
Micrografx Legacy Software Updates
An archive of the update patches for Micrografx software. Download these important patch files for Picture Publisher 5-10, Designer 7, and Simply 3D 2 and 3.
Extensis Compatibility Updates
Several of the Extensis plug-ins have been updated for compability with Mac OS X Panther, Adobe CS, and QuarkXPress 6. The updates are for pxl SmartScale, PhotoFrame, Mask Pro, Intellihance Pro, PixelLive, Font Reserve, Suitcase, Portfolio, and QX-Tools.
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 12 Save Fix update
"This update resolves an issue encountered when attempting to save a file within CorelDRAW and receiving the following error message: File Copy error. Temp or output drive may be full."
ACDSee 6.0.3 Update
Offers speed and other improvements to ACDSee and the ACDSee Powerpack Suite. Released March 2004.
Apple iPhoto 4.0.1 Update
"Includes many organizational and stability enhancements. Performance has also been increased throughout the application, giving you faster importing, smoother image viewing and easier Rendezvous photo sharing. This version of iPhoto also features improved thumbnail images in your photo library." Released March 2004.
Adobe Photoshop Album 2.0.1 Update
The Adobe® Photoshop® Album 2.0.1 update fixes a number of issues discovered after Photoshop Album 2.0 was released. Released on 1/15/2004.
Canvas 9.0.3 Windows Updater
Updates to Canvas 9 for Windows and Macintosh were released on March 2, 2003. "Updates all Editions of Canvas 9 to 9.0.3, Build 776. Recommended for enhanced performance and stability."
Canvas 9.0.3 Mac Updater
Updates to Canvas 9 for Windows and Macintosh were released on March 2, 2003. "Updates all Editions of Canvas 9 to 9.0.3, Build 776. Recommended for enhanced performance and stability."
Macromedia Fireworks MX 2004 7.0.1 Update
"Macromedia Fireworks MX 2004 7.0.1 Update fixes known problems in Fireworks MX 2004 7.0.0. These issues can cause Fireworks to occasionally crash, so all users of Fireworks should install this software update." For Windows and Macintosh.
Corel Painter 8.1 Update
"The main update in Corel Painter 8.1 is the return of Custom Palettes that give users the freedom to work in their own style. Users can add items from any of the six library selectors -- papers, patterns, looks, weaves, nozzles, or gradients to a Custom Palette. They can also add brush variants, or menu commands, such as File->New, to a Custom Palette."
Macromedia FreeHand MX version 11.0.1 update
This update fixes a long list of bugs and also introduces product activation. Be sure to read the overview and release notes; this version installs to a new directory, provides a new serial number, and Windows users will need to uninstall their old version of Freehand before installing the update. The update is for Macintosh OS X 10.2.6 and Windows 98 ME, Windows XP and Windows 2000.
Extensis Portfolio 6 Updates
Portfolio 6.1.2 for Mac OS X includes support for "Raw" digital camera files, Mac OS X Aqua interface, improved PDF support, and more. Portfolio 6.0.1 for Mac OS 9 provides several performance improvments. Portfolio 6.0.3 for Windows includes support for "Raw" digital camera files, find duplicates feature, and improved performance.
Adobe Photoshop Album 1.0.1 Update
Fixes is a number of problems discovered after version 1.0 was released. Notable improvements include: removal of 12 megapixel limit, better network drive support, improved image quality when using Web Photo Gallery, international date support, and improved stability. Released on 4/23/2003 [13.5MB]
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 11 Service Pack 1 (Windows)
Provides suite-wide improvements in the areas of globalization, workspace management, stability, and filters. Also provides updates to CorelDRAW 11, Corel R.A.V.E. 2, and Corel PHOTO-PAINT 11.
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 11 Service Pack 1 (Macintosh)
Provides suite-wide improvements in the areas of globalization, workspace management, stability, and filters. Also provides updates to CorelDRAW 11, Corel R.A.V.E. 2, and Corel PHOTO-PAINT 11.
CorelDRAW 11 Service Pack 1 (Windows)
Updates the stand-alone version of CorelDRAW 11 for Windows.
Adobe Photoshop 7.0.1 Update - Windows
The Adobe Photoshop 7.0.1 update fixes a number of problems discovered after Photoshop 7.0 was released.
Adobe Photoshop 7.0.1 Update - Macintosh
The Adobe Photoshop 7.0.1 update fixes a number of problems discovered after Photoshop 7.0 was released.
Painter 7 Updates for Windows and Macintosh
Provides enhancements in three main areas including: Wacom tablet support on Mac OS X, new tinting brushes and water color tutorials. Released 01/08/02. (Hold your mouse over the symbol that looks like a V to scroll the text. Be sure to read and follow the installation instructions.)
CorelDRAW 10 Service Pack 2
"Issues related to the general stability of CorelDRAW have been resolved as well as general performance issues. Issues related to Enabled Rollover view have also been resolved." Released December 6, 2001
CorelDRAW 10 Graphics Suite – Service Pack 1
"CorelDRAW 10 Service Pack 1 includes several improvements requested by users, including opening dockers errors, outline width controls, bitmap effects and general performance enhancements." [10,858 KB] Released: May 15, 2001
Adobe Photoshop 6.0.1 Update for Windows
Released On 03/09/2001. The Adobe Photoshop 6.0.1 update fixes several problems discovered after Photoshop 6.0 was released. Click through for details.
Adobe Photoshop 6.0.1 Update for Macintosh
Released On 03/09/2001. The Adobe Photoshop 6.0.1 update fixes several problems discovered after Photoshop 6.0 was released. Click through for details.
Fireworks 4.0.2 Updater
From Macromedia: "Fixes several problems found with Fireworks 4 after its release. It also includes a fix for a bug in the batch processing feature..." For Macintosh and Windows versions. Released February 2001.
Adobe Illustrator 9.0.1 and 9.0.2 Updates (Win/Mac)
9.0.1 improvements: Maintained file integrity, greater program stability, reduced "Out of memory" errors, and numerous performance enhancements, including optimization for Macintosh G4 Velocity Engine and Intel Pentium III processors. November 2000. 9.0.2 improvements: plug-ins to solve compatibility issues with importing Photoshop 6.0 files. January 2001

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