The files are jpg and on the same HD as the PM is loaded. I can run just PM and it hangs on opening and my system completely locks up when I try to shut down PM . Thanks for any help. Just so you know the same exact thing happens on my MacPro laptop.
What is your default sort method? Filename is the fastest, followed by Modification Time, then much slower by Capture Time and any custom sort method.
How big is your Memory Cache? How big is your Disk Cache?
Suggested settings for your desktop system would be:
Default sorting method: Filename (You can set this on the Contact Sheet tab of the Preferences dialog)
Disk cache size: 1024
Reserve at least: 100
Memory cache size: 768
If it is still slow with those settings, please let us know.
If you want suggested settings for your MacBookPro, then please post its specs as well.
HTH,
-Kirk