Opening multiple files... faster?

Hi,

I'm using PS CS 3 Extended and whenever I try to open multiple files/images (either by dragging/dropping, using the bridge or just using the Open dialog) it really takes a long time, because photoshop seems to want to "check" every image behind the one it just imported. Let's say I'm importing 40 pictures for editing into Photoshop and I'm upto image 30; then it checks every image behind that (29, 28, 27, 26 etc.), slowing the process down conciderably.

In previous versions of Photoshop, I used to be able to import multiple files and they would load up relatively quick, and it wouldn't do this "checking" of files behind the last file imported.

Is there any way to turn this "checking" off so the import process will be faster?

Any input or feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

This is a well known problem with CS3.

A couple of things that might speed it up is to turn off any external hard drives and do not have a network printer as you default printer.

These will help a bit, but CS3 will still be slower than previous versions and this applies to XP and Vista.