I think that Magix punish us for not using the latest versions of their s/w. My XDP16 opens in 12 seconds but XDP12 takes about 30 sec's on the same PC. My AudioStudio 12 takes ages (I haven't timed it) and so does Photostory Deluxe 19. Magix take the act of opening old versions as permission to present me with an ad for the latest upgrade in each case. If it is these ads causing the mega-delays I wish that they would take the hint and honour the fact that I have ticked "do not show this again" in each instance and forever bugger the online ads off. I am quite aware of whatever offers they may email me about and I DO upgrade when the time and/or price is right for me.