Thanks for the comprehensive answers.
I guess you hit the nail right on the head.
Hi Mac - the drive is a new one - in a previous thread I mentioned that I had lost the old one and was having problems re-installing BiaB (which you all sorted for me) - so its not that.
Hi Flatpicker Bob - I guess the PC IS now older now than my Band In A Box - lol !!!
Hi Peter - well that is the RIGHT answer and THE PROBLEM!! I ran Geekbench and came up with the magnificent score of 1349. I had no problems running BiaB2008 but with all these lovely whistles, bells and Real "everything" in BiaB2013 I think it is running out of Puff.
Thank you too for the tips on how I can "workaround" the problem in the short term. Much appreciated.
Hi Jazzmammal Bob - I shall have to have a look around at what I can afford. Now that I am on a "fixed income" - i.e. Retired - money is always going to be an issue. But, if I see one I like I'm sure I can rely on the Forum here to tell me if I'm looking at the wrong end of the horse - lol !!
I'll sign off with my kit listed like Jazzmammal does. You may laugh (but not where I can hear you!!)
Ian

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