Illustrator CS4 file save delay

Hello,
When I save a file out of Illustrator CS4 as an AI, EPS or PDF file it takes about 30 seconds for the Illustrator save options dialogue box to pop up. It does not matter how small or large the file is. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling Illustrator with no sucsess. This just started happening within the last week with no changes to my system.
Thank you,
John Holland

That was it! I changed my default printer back from the new network printer and the delay is gone! Thank you so much for your help.
Sincerely,
John

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Date: Thu, 24 Jun 2010 03:41:40 -0600
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Illustrator CS4 wont save files, please help?
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