Problems converting eps to PDF in Distiller - claims "file is in use"

Hi,
I've recently starting having a problem in Distiller (the version that same with Acrobat 9). When I try to convert EPS files, I get the message "Cannot open the file. The file is being used by another process". This is a new problem, only a month or two ago it worked fine. The only thing I can think of that may have changed is
a) Adobe Reader was updated, I believe
b) in an effort to speed up my computer, I tried removing a number of items from my startup. But I've put them all back in, I think. Here's what's running (although I did start Acrotray manually, and it seems to close when Disteller closes.
Any suggestions?

Hi, Bill,
Ok, well, the problem is still here. I have updated the program. Created
new eps files that have never been open in Distiller (or any other
program) .When I try to use Distiller, I get the same message; Cannot
open this file. The file is being used by another process."
i have copied the directory to another drive - no change.
Possible clue: If I try to delete a file from Distiller/File/Open, it
again tells me that the file is already open and so can't be deleted.
How strange that it would think the file is still open. It does this
after a fresh boot, when my first action after booting is to open
Distiller and try to convert an EPS file.
I CAN combine the EPS files within Acrobat by using Combine/Merge files
into a single PDF. But of course that's horribly slow and only an
emergency solution.
Using Acrobat 9 Pro version 9.2.0
Windows 7 professional service pack 1
16 gigs of RAM
Here's what's running:
any more ideas?
Thanks!
Peter S. aka PeterCymbal

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