CS4 Bridge Auto stack tool makes my computer Crash

I'm using a modern computer running Windows XP, 3 GB of memory , a modern video card with 1 GB of memory and the latest drivers, Photoshop CS 4 (with the latest updates), and the bridge auto-stack panorama/HDR doesn't work. When I click on the tool I get an error message that says "images missing preview data (then the image name) within okay box. This repeats on and on, until a file is created named "auto collection cash.XML). It would appear that the process is complete however this is not the case as bridge locked up and I can't access the stack. Closing and reopening bridge allows me to delete the XML file. I can then unstacked the images. Incidentally, if I manually select the files, I can successfully use either the panorama, or HDR tool, so it would appear that it's not a problem with the files themselves. If I use the auto stack tool on JPEG files it works. If I use it on any folder with raw files (in this case canon CR2), the 'images missing preview data" dialog box opens up.
Recently, I worked with several Adobe support technicians, who came to the conclusion that I had a problem with my Windows user file, and not with Photoshop and bridge. I accepted this principle and created a new user account in Windows, I used the Adobe downloadable uninstall program (to clean out Photoshop and any registry entries). I then reinstalled Photoshop and re-created my preferences etc. and found that the auto stack tool worked fine. It's been about two weeks, and as you may imagine there is an ongoing development and improving of the Windows user file. Yesterday I found the auto stack lockup problem has returned.
Can anyone suggest why I'm having this problem? I'm aware that I can repeat the above, but I'm concerned that it will not solve the problem long term. This auto stack tool could be very helpful, but I'm not sure it's worth all the time and effort to fix it only short-term.
Michael

Hello: I notice that no one has replied to your post. That is a shame. I am having the exact same problem that you described and it is happening in two different macs running the latest version of Leopard, OS 10. 5.8. I believe the problem is with Adobe and not your operating system, or any corrupted files in your user files. Have you had any luck solving your problem? If so, please share it with me, as I think our problems are related. Thank you, GuruDog

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