pro tools 9.0.3 session files freeze after reopened

[temrep]

Everytime I open a session I have been working on, the screen freezes, and i have to reboot my computer. Is there anyway to fix this?

I am running pro tools 9.0.3 on windows 7 sp1.
I have done all the optimization's required, but it still does it.
any help would be appreciated, its killing my workflow to not be able to finish my projects, and im on a deadline...

[cwsand]

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[temrep]

im using an mbox mini. it started happening the 1st time i used the software, but it wasnt constant. now its every time i put a session with 5 or more tracks together. i cant open any of my projects without it freezing.
I can create a new blank session and build while its open without any problems. but if i have to save it and comeback, it freezes..

[temrep]

still cant get sessions to load grrrrrr help please!

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[temrep]

SiSoftware Sandra

Computer
Model : Samsung RV411/RV511/E3511/S3511/RV711
Workgroup : BIONIC
Host Name : -----
User : T.E.M

Processor
Model : Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 380 @ 2.53GHz
Speed : 2.53GHz
Cores per Processor : 2 Unit(s)
Threads per Core : 2 Unit(s)
Type : Mobile, Dual-Core
Integrated Data Cache : 2x 32kB, Synchronous, Write-Thru, 8-way, 64 byte line size, 2 threads sharing
L2 Cache : 2x 256kB, ECC, Synchronous, ATC, 8-way, 64 byte line size, 2 threads sharing
L3 Cache : 3MB, ECC, Synchronous, ATC, 12-way, Exclusive, 64 byte line size, 16 threads sharing

Computer
Mainboard : Samsung RV411/RV511/E3511/S3511/RV711
BIOS : Phoenix (OEM) 03PA.M001.20110312.XW 03/12/2011
Bus(es) : ISA X-Bus PCI PCIe IMB PCMCIA USB i2c/SMBus
Multi-Processor (MP) Support : No
Multi-Processor Advanced PIC (APIC) : Yes
Total Memory : 3.8GB DDR3 SO-DIMM

Chipset
Model : Samsung Core (Arrandale) Mobile DRAM Controller
Front Side Bus Speed : 2x 2.4GHz (4.79GHz)
Total Memory : 4GB DDR3 SO-DIMM
Shared Memory : 34MB
Channels : 1
Memory Bus Speed : 2x 532MHz (1GHz)

Memory Module(s)
Memory Module : Samsung M471B5273CH0-CF8 4GB DDR3 SO-DIMM PC3-8500S DDR3-1066 (7-7-7-20 4-27-8-4)

Video System
Video Adapter : Intel(R) HD Graphics (12 SM4.0 667MHz Turbo, 66MB DDR3 1GHz 64-bit, Integrated Graphics)

Graphics Processor

Storage Devices
WDC WD5000BEVT-35A0RT0 (500.1GB, SATA300, 2.5", 5400rpm, 8MB Cache) : 466GB (C:) (D:)
Hitachi HDS721010CLA332 (1TB, USB2/SATA300, 3.5", 7200rpm, 29MB Cache) : 932GB (F:)
SlimtypeDVD A DS8A5SH (SATA150, DVD+-RW, CD-RW, 2MB Cache) : N/A (E:)

Logical Storage Devices
SYSTEM : 100MB (NTFS)
HITACHI (F:) : 932GB (NTFS) @ Hitachi HDS721010CLA332 (1TB, USB2/SATA300, 3.5", 7200rpm, 29MB Cache)
Hard Disk (D:) : 268GB (NTFS) @ WDC WD5000BEVT-35A0RT0 (500.1GB, SATA300, 2.5", 5400rpm, 8MB Cache)
Hard Disk (C:) : 180GB (NTFS) @ WDC WD5000BEVT-35A0RT0 (500.1GB, SATA300, 2.5", 5400rpm, 8MB Cache)
SAMSUNG_REC : 17GB (NTFS)
Hard Disk (Q:) : N/A
Optical Drive (E:) : N/A @ SlimtypeDVD A DS8A5SH (SATA150, DVD+-RW, CD-RW, 2MB Cache)

Peripherals
LPC Hub Controller 1 : Samsung HM55 LPC Interface Controller
LPC Legacy Controller 1 : SMSC FDC37M81x
Audio Device : Samsung P55/PM55/3400 High Definition Audio
Audio Codec : Realtek Semi High Definition Audio
Disk Controller : Samsung P55/PM55/3400 4 port SATA AHCI Controller
USB Controller 1 : Samsung P55/PM55/3400 USB2 Enhanced Host Controller
USB Controller 2 : Samsung P55/PM55/3400 USB2 Enhanced Host Controller
SMBus/i2c Controller 1 : Intel ICH SMBus

Printers and Faxes
Printer : Samsung Universal Print Driver (1200x1200, Colour)
Printer : Microsoft XPS Document Writer (600x600, Colour)
Fax : Microsoft Shared Fax Driver (200x200)

Scanners and Cameras
Scanner : Samsung Universal Scan Driver (Scanner, 600x600, USB)

Network Services
Network Adapter : Realtek PCIe GBE Family Controller (Ethernet, 100Mbps)
Wireless Adapter : Intel(R) Centrino(R) Advanced-N 6250 AGN

Power Management
Mains (AC) Line Status : On-Line
Battery No 1 : 79%

Operating System
Windows System : Microsoft Windows 7 Home 6.01.7601 (Service Pack 1)
Platform Compliance : x64

Windows Experience Index
Current System : 4.0

[temrep]

If anyone can help id appreciate it. Like i said im on a deadline, and every single session i work on and save, freezes when i open it later. It worked once when i started a blank session then loaded the session data, but it only worked once. After that every session opened would freeze even if i imported the session tracks individually. I also tried moving the files to different hard drives with the same result, 1 good load, then freezes after.
Any help at all would be a life saver....thanks

[The Weed]

Not sure if these relate to your problem, but here goes:

1) i3 may not be enough to power Pro Tools?

2) One stick of DDR3 RAM? You need three sticks to run triple channel and two sticks of DDR3 will be dual channel.

3) Two of your hard drives are 5,400 RPM 8 mb cache drives and one, while 7,200 RPM has a 29 mb cache? You need the recording drive to be the 7,200 RPM drive at least.

4) Integrated graphics. A separate video card is recommended.

5) Disable the wireless adapter when using Pro Tools. There are other optimizations you can try in the General Troubleshooting thread and in a link in that thread.

Hopefully there will be wiser-than-I gurus chime in shortly.

Cheers,

[temrep]

so my computer is to slow to run pro tools?

[temrep]

I still dont understand how that could be. cause I can start a new session, record as much as i want with midi and audio, and everything is fine. but once i save and try to open a session, it freezes...