Dreamweaver CS4 locks up for 5-10 secs at a time

Hi,
We are having this strange problem with Dreamweaver CS4. When coding, Dreamweaver CS4 just freezes for a few seconds, then works fine for a few mins, then does it again. If I keep typing when it's frozen, the Dreamweaver window changes to a faded white color, then comes alive again.
Needless to say this is extremely annoying when coding and want to fix it. There are two developers here both having the same problem with DW CS4. We are working on the same local site root on our network but can't see how that should be a problem.
Thanks to anyone who can help.
T

We are having this strange problem with Dreamweaver CS4. When coding, Dreamweaver CS4 just freezes for a few seconds, then works fine for a few mins, then does it again. If I keep typing when it's frozen, the Dreamweaver window changes to a faded white color, then comes alive again.
Needless to say this is extremely annoying when coding and want to fix it. There are two developers here both having the same problem with DW CS4. We are working on the same local site root on our network but can't see how that should be a problem.
It sounds like you might have your Site's Local folder defined on a Network Drive. If that's the case, try using a local hard drive.
There were some specific cases that were fixed for working on Networks drives in DW CS5, so give try 30-day trial to see if that helps.
Regards,
Randy Edmunds
Dreamweaver Development
Adobe Systems, Inc.

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