SaxMarx,

Not saying that it will be the answer to your issues, in fact I almost know it won't as while I do not have the crashes anymore (fingers crossed) I still have an access file issue every now and then. However, if I unfreeze the file re-save it, then re-open it again it plays just fine.

But re: the external hardrive, heck I think I paid 75.00 or so for the 500 gig so either way you can't go wrong as if you don't already you will need the space soon.

I'm pulling for you man!

Happy New Year,