Bernie,

My very last idea...

Rename your present Powertracks directory to a different name. Something like 'powertracks.old' (without the inverted commas). Doing this means that it's easy to return to the old directory once the testing is over.

After renaming the directory.... install a completely new version of powertracks. Because the old directory has been renamed, this force PT to create a pristine copy of the program.

MOST IMPORTANTLY... Do not change or modify anything during the installation. Accept everything that the program defaults to. After the installation, do not change anything at all. Let the program and Windows make all the decisions.

Since the program is only 300 MB big, it won't take up much room on your computer.

When the program is installed, try creating a brand new song file (do not open an existing file -- that's the next step.) Did PT shut down during the creation of a brand new file?

Now try opening one of the files that, when loaded, PT shuts down. Does the new installation shut down?

Let us know how you go.

Regards,
Noel

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