Hello Mark, MM>> Does it write anything to the exceptions log?
MP> If the name of the file should still be "thebat_Exceptions.log", then, no... Just an idea: You can try starting The Bat with the parameter /STARTUP_TIMING_LOG. It logs the startup process step by step and writes the timing into the file ex-log.txt. Maybe this can be helpful for Maxim, if the exact step at which the hang occurs is identified. Best regards, mse -- Using The Bat! v7.4.16.33 (ALPHA) Pro on Windows 7 SP1 32Bit, without OTFE ________________________________________________________ Current beta is 7.4.16.44 | 'Using TBBETA' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html