FCP freezes after a coffee break

After not using the compter for 2-3 hours FCP freezes. I see the rainbow spinning weel turning and thats it. Plus force quiting doesn't quit the FCP, it's still there. Than I have to power shot down. Lately it happens more often. Pleae help to resolve the problem.
Thanks.

check your energy saver settings in your system
preferences. sounds like maybe you're letting your
system sleep and letting your drives spin down?
those are no-no's!
I have checked put display to sleep, and screen saver after 2hours. On divers or system i'ts set to never.

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