I did adjust the memory settings as per the guidlines (also got all latest graphics card drivers and software updates) but there still seems to be a problem with AE hanging / freezing.
Previewing and scrubbing the timeline is also terribly slow in Adobe Premiere too so maybe I have a hardware issue i am unawre of.
Sorry if my post was moany but I am having a bad day…lol.
Spending hours searching for solutions when i should be working isnt my idea of fun.
Thanks for your help Dave.