Problem with PSE 9 spot healing brush in content aware

When I try to use the spot healing brush to remove an object with content aware, it appears to work, then I get the Windows Error message, and PSE 9 shuts down. I have 2 GB RAM and plenty of scratch disc room. Any one else have this problem?

The problem is obviously a program error. The problem may be resolved by comparing the code to CS5 which we know works without a problem.
So what's the plan Adobe??!!!!!
Is there a solution?? I seem to remember a problem in version 7 or 6 which had to do with P4 Hyper threading and the same processors. One of the biggest reasons for upgrading to PE9 is content aware. Without it working how many sales are lost? With the state of our economy it is much more difficult to justify an additional expense for another computer or Phoroshop CS5!!
Let's fix this!!
A response would be appreciated.

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