I have had the same problem, but have concluded that it is due to low memory on my machine, as it only happens when i am RUNNING either limewire, or aol, or something else that uses my comp. memory. When I shut bout everything else down, the player works fine. Another solution for me is to have the limewire download into real1 player. plays fine from there.

sorry if i say something stupid here.... am a complete computer neophite. just my observations...