Photo Element 11 Unexplained Lock-Up/Crash

After editing/touching up a significant number of photos, Photoshop Elements 11 either hangs or closes down. Works fine again after re-opening (however, unsaved work lost), but will repeat this behavior again without warning.  Runnig the app in Windows 7 (64-bit), 8GB or RAM and an SSD drive and have applied all program updates.  Did not experience this issue with Photo Elements 10. Anyone have any thoughts or ideas?

Try following steps mentioned here to enhance performance.
http://blogs.adobe.com/pselements/tips-to-enhance-photoshop-elements-performance/
Also keep on saving the edits timely to avoid loss during crash.
Reset the preferences by
   1. Close Elements.
   2. Launch the Photoshop Elements Welcome Screen and hold down ctrl + alt + shift as you click Edit.
   3. Continue to hold the keys until you see a message box asking if you want to delete Photoshop Elements settings file; click Yes. Elements will open with default preferences.

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