hardlock problem

I've been running 6.02 for some time now, and, it has been working great. However, whenever there are long stretches were I am using Dietrich's (8-10 hours in a row; doesn't happen very often), I have problems with the hardlock.

Randomly while working in D-Cam (it doesn't seem to happen, at least that I can recall, when I am in one of the other modules.), the "Dietrich's Trial Version" window pops up, saying the hard lock not found.

??? The hardlock is in the USB port, and, I've been working just fine up until that point? It happens more and more often as the day progresses, and, is really frustrating, as, I loose all of the information I've been working on up until that point, and, unlike a regular crash, it doesn't keep a backup so I can go back a few commands. Saving more often, etc, lessens the damage, but, I still loose something, and have to restart Dietrichs.

What is the deal?

I've tried reinstalling the hardlock drivers from the CD, which didn't help.

???

Joe

I've tried every one on my computer (all 8 ).

I'm confused as to why it happens only after I've been at it for a while. Not when I first open it up though.

Joe

I *may* have found the problem...

Itunes.

The problem has only occurred when I have Itunes running as well, and, my Ipod is not attached through the USB cable. If the Ipod is attached through the USB cable (charging, etc) or I do not have Itunes open, I have not had that problem.

My only guess is Itunes is constantly checking to see if the Ipod is plugged in.

Now at least I have something to investigate...

Joe

I like "iTunes" to some extent, as far as the jutebox of album covers, etc, when listen to music on the computer. BUT, all the extra software that comes with it is silly. I just went to msconfig and removed all iPod / iTune services, and the other Apple services. Hope that helps. If I shut them off in the task manager, some just kept coming back...

Joe