Ill try uninstalling mirc, getting a new download and installing in a different directory making sure not to do anything else during the process. Here is my story though. Maybe 6 months ago on this same computer I had mirc running fine, then I had to reformat my computer. I'm not sure if that helps or anything. If its the "way" I allocate memory, is there a way to allocate the standard way? Also I only had the problem with this program and I'm running W98. Help meh!