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[petsounds1011]

I have had version 8 since it came out. It was working like a charm. Suddenly it started acting wacky. I won't get into it, but certain programs would not work. It got me thinking about all the software I have added since my purchase. Just different programs, some freeware, some trialware. No hardware changes that I can think of. Well make a long story short, decided it was time to do a total recovery of my HP Pavilion. My computer is back to running fast and smooth and my EMC 8 is running awesome! I never thought it was Roxio causing my problems, I figured it was all the other crap that screwed it up. I guess I was right.

[grandpabruce]

I have had version 8 since it came out. It was working like a charm. Suddenly it started acting wacky. I won't get into it, but certain programs would not work. It got me thinking about all the software I have added since my purchase. Just different programs, some freeware, some trialware. No hardware changes that I can think of. Well make a long story short, decided it was time to do a total recovery of my HP Pavilion. My computer is back to running fast and smooth and my EMC 8 is running awesome! I never thought it was Roxio causing my problems, I figured it was all the other crap that screwed it up. I guess I was right.

 

I have heard of cases where trial versions of a program caused problems when it expired. Maybe something to do with whatever the program does to disable using it, once the trial period expires.

[jimbo206]

Did the same as you but with an E-Machine. After full format and recovery v-7 and 8 work flawless ever since. I do believe its because now I run several different programs (freeware) that help keep the spyware and stuff off. When the Guru's say check for ad-ware and spyware you can believe it.

[JC]

A lot of the freeware come w/ adware/spyware that can cause problems. I'll bet this was your problem.