Check for cpu-takers such as Microsoft FastFind, Adaptec Easy-CD creator tray Any software that takes up cpu. Check for driver by disabling device you don't use for PTLE. Another heavy solution is: Clean Install If it's possible reinstall Windows98SE with NO Addtl. software. I believe you should be more specific. (hardware, software installed the startup with computer). Digidesign technical support showed many times great support on the forums. What I wrote is personal experience so It might not be your problem.