What is Photoshop Elements Trying To Do?

I use Photoshop Elements 8 with Windows 7 Professional x64.
When I open a jpg in Photoshop Elements, the cursor rapidly switches back and forth between 'ready' (a pointer) and 'working' (a revolving blue circle) for about 60 seconds, then it settles into 'ready'.
What is Photoshop Elements trying to do for those first 60 seconds or so? Can I prevent this from happening? It's annoying to have to wait a minute for the program to settle down every time I open it.

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