CS3 Hangs Saving NEF File

Hi,
When I try to "Save As" a NEF file created from a Nikon D90, Photoshop CS3 hangs and I have to turn my computer off. It works fine with NEF files created with my older D70. I have Camera Raw 4.6 installed. If anyone aware of this problem?
Thanks,
Tracy

Gary,
There have been several reports here of folks who have problems using their computers (and/or Photoshop) if there is a disc in the drive as you have. As I recall, the solution (or workaround, if you prefer) is simply to copy whatever files you need for the day's session off the disc onto your hard drive. Remove the disc from the drive.
Neil

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