Thanks for the link. The thought of reformatting and reinstalling windows is not appealing. After reading the thread about the only thing I see parallel is that I did clean the registry. I'm pretty sure that I did it after the problem occured (after the initial failed installation and uninstall). Don't know what to think other than I should be thankful its just a minor annoyance and not something major (like clips going green and corrupt while editing......another story).
I'm beginning to understand the mindset of people stuck in an abusive relationship. I've used every version of Pinnacle Studio beginning with version 10 and am now using v12.1. No one is forcing me to use this software and I can leave it for another kinder, more stable bit of code but I still stay with it. Who knows why? At first I would blame myself for the results being inadequate. Told myself that I provoked it into doing something it would not normally do. Walked on eggshells while it was rendering afraid to look it's way or even breathe as to not anger it while it worked.
I know I should just leave, walk away and not look back. I deserve better! After all, I am a descent person with gifts and talents I have yet to explore. I bet another video editing program will treat me with the respect and common courtesy that we all should have learned in kindergarten. When I think of all the sleepless nights at the keyboard wondering if my efforts and labor will be rewarded only to later find that a distraction has caused v12 to shut down and leave at a drop of a hat. It's almost the death of me in anticipation while I wait for it to return with the same old question..... shall we continue this relationship or begin anew? Well of course we will continue! The project is so young and for better of worse it has to be given a fighting chance to inform or entertain. At the very least it deserves to be completed.
Sometimes I get so angry!!!!!..............but wait, it's not all v12's fault. The software's writers and testers lack of parental guidance while it was being developed contributes to the blame as well. I have no doubt that when v12 finally left the nest, the Vistas on the horizon must have seemed so promising. A window of opportunity and the perfect environment in which it's expectations were to be limited ony by the enthusiasm and creativity of a willing suitor only to be rewarded with instability and contempt. When you look at it we are all products of our (operating) environment wouldn't you say? Who could blame young v12 to rebel and take its frustrations out on others. Most people just don't understand v12 as I do.
So as I wait here for what I expect to be another disappointment I now realize that v12 needs me. I'm not going to be the one to abandon this relationship. I know with more effort on my part I can make this thing work!!!!! Aww, who am I kidding. Nothing is going to change. V12 will give me just enough love to keep me involved and I will be sooo happy when it does. And this maddening cycle of love/hate will continue.
Someday I'll be out the door and ...........opps, gotta go. I'm late for my session. Anyway thanks Skeeter for trying to help.