Ottawa Canada Hi Alexander: If you haven't defragmented your drive for a very long time, it may be extremely fragmented, but it does sound like the program is running slowly. Try letting it run for a day or so and see how far it gets. Brian Brian K. Lingard email: b.lingard@xxxxxxxxxxxx Skype: ve3yiab2ji15 tel: +1 (613) 247-0665 New York NY Tel +1 (646) 797-2862 FAX +1 (613) 247-9998 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.16.8/1153 - Release Date: 26/11/2007 9:08 PM *** BCAB List administration *** If you wish to unsubscribe, set vacation,, request a digest or carry out routine maintenance on your subscription to the list then go to: http://www.bcab.org.uk/mailing-list.html Alternatively, send an email to bcab-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the word faqin the subject line. You'll receive an email with advice on managing your subscription to the list. If you wish to discuss the administration of the list then contact: bcab-moderators@xxxxxxxxxxxxx