Jumping back in with a few questions: I don't know if this makes any difference or not but before installing P6 I was reading other threads about P5 issues and how it's best to make it happy by installing to it's own hard drive. Since I blew out my secondary drive I just waited for the new one. I don't know if not installing the complete package has any bearing. I did not install the Legacy stuff or the non-nude stuff. Yes I have run into the memory bug on a very complex scene but by following the suggestions on the error splash screen I was able to complete the render by changing some settings. I agree with XENOPHONZ that a memory fix would be most welcome. Then I could set up the scene, select my rendering options without worrying whether it will crash or not.

I must remember to remember what it was I had to remember.