>Hi Viv -
>Both PC's are on the same network but neither is using it for the run. Both are fairly new Gateway P4's @3.4 gz. Same model, same memory etc.
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In case of identical HW and OS-install done the same way, my hunch is on a differently fragmented disks. Make sure the partitions are both defragged and compression settings are the same. The space for temporary data is also often worth checking in, especially if you are working view or cursor based as an antipode to table based.

HTH

thomas