Sad.   Last time, I installed Poser 8 over the exisiting files, using the old preferences.

Just now, I completely uninstalled Poser 8,  and reinstalled, including deleting the old preferences.  I then added the updates, and started a search in the library......CRASH!   Yesterday, I had an online chat with a Smith Micro support tech.  He suggested I update my Internet explorer and first uninstall Poser before reinstalling.   He also advised me to check my firewall.   I really don't like to mess with that.  I'm sure it will be ditto for Poser 9.  I guess I'll never buy  Poser 10!   Tried updating internet explorer, but it didn't take.  I guess I'll try that again,