>Edwin, >>This probably has nothing to do with it, and JD will be able >to help you better, but have you made sure all the >"compatibility" check boxes (right-click the icon, >properties) are unchecked? The compatability mode is not set in the shortcut. The program faults whether I launch it directly or via a shortcut...-hoo

OK, It looks like the 3.01 exe _expects_ a priority argument. I added a simple /NORMAL switch to the shortcut and it launches fine.I must have missed that info in confusion.-hoo