[RWebb]

Thanks!

- I'll try the Symantec scan & reinstall iTunes.

the hanging and backup issues started after the FF update, iTunes update, and email QuickView - not sure what the order was for those last 3 items.

Yes, Win 7 has been a big problem in various ways; much worse for me than XP ever was.

maybe MS knows I've been selling off more of their stock...