EAC 'starting up' error Options

[Deathspawner]

Hi all:

I have never had an issue with EAC before where it simply wouldn't start up, but after an OS format last week, that's what I'm facing. My PC's hardware has not changed at all - EAC was working before the format, but not after. When starting the program up, I see a pop-up stating, "Exact Audio Copy is starting up... Please wait!", and it never goes away. I've left it there for up to an hour and still nothing. I've also searched the Web far and wide for an answer and have come up empty-handed. I've tried various tips and tricks I've seen around the Web unrelated to my issue, and nothing has helped there. I have even cleared out the registry entry for the program, reinstalled the program and once again, nothing at all.

I picked up a handful of CDs on a recent trip and would love to rip them If anyone has any idea what I should try, I'd greatly appreciate it.

Thanks!

PS: I am using the 1.0 beta 3.