jc - i already thought of that and tried rebooting about 4 or 5 times - no go.  reinstalling was the only solution by that point (short of ripping out the REST of my hair LOL)

and i think you're right... when vue crashed that last time, it was during a render.  i forced it to shut down, but didnt think to check in task manager to see if it finished shutting itself down.

i dont use outlook, nor is it even configured.  - and this is XP Pro 64 with whatever service packs they have out & all the stupid bells & whistles... this computer is a bit picky anyway (it has thus far rejected every single printer i have hooked up - even with the proper 64 bit drivers, and rejects MP3 players as well)

but i suppose it has a right to be picky... it IS named after a couple of Goddesses =D

let us know how its going, andrewe.... and good luck, i'm still rootin for you =D

Rarer than a hairy egg and madder than a box of frogs....

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