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I exported the file I was working on, then re-opened it as a new project in audacity. It seems to be working ok so far - it doesn't instantly crash but is still rather slow performing simple tasks like cutting.

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I have just tried to edit the same file using audacity on a different laptop (my Mum's), and the same thing happens - instant crash.

Does this tell us anything?

Ok, so, I have tried the following... -decrapified my laptop -un-installed and re-installed audacity making sure to click "reset preferences" -saved the file I'm working on to my laptop rather than usb drive -changed the quality default sample format to 16-bit -restarted my laptop -run audacity alon...

Thanks for your replies. Kozikowski, the file I'm working on is stored on a usb drive, but the audacity programme is stored on the laptop itself. I'll admit, I did have quite a few other programmes and multiple internet tabs working at the same time - I'm a bit of a multi-tasker! I'll try using just...

Hi All, I've searched for an answer for this but cannot find one anywhere so I'm asking you guys... I'm using windows 7 32-bit and audacity 2.0.5 (on an HP laptop, if that makes any difference). Today I've been doing a lot of editing of an audio recording I made a little while ago. When I started th...