Crazy Free Cell

Just an idea, but I had similar problems from a lack of RAM. You may have too many applications running.
There is a system monitor in Start->Programs->Accessories
If it isn't there, you can install it from Add/Remove Programs. You may need the Windows CD if you don't have the cab files.
Run the system monitor to check your memory usage. (If you have less than 128MB of RAM, you need more anyway.) If your system resources drop below 35%, you have a problem.
This was just an issue for me. Upping my RAM to 256 fixed my problems.

Just a thought.
Nikki

I've seen it.

Remove Freecell - reboot the pc, configure McAfee as you want it - then add Freecell again via "Add/Remove Programs". That should sort it.

This is a known problem and there is a reference to it on the Microsoft Support Site. The problem is in Freecell, but it it exacerbated by other 'background' processes, especially virus checkers. No amount of adding RAM will cure the problem. It is related to software stacks and Freecell was pretty stack heavy. By default, Windows assigns 9 stacks of 256 bytes each, which are 'scratchpad' areas used by programs for subroutine and procedure calls and for keeping place markers for instance in a virtual deck of cards. Other processes also use these stacks, and the problem arises when more than one program is fighting for stack space.

You may be able to remedy things by adding a line

stacks=15,512 to the config.sys, but be prepared to lose seven and a half meg of actual RAM!!! Remove as many programs as possible from your systray and also reduce the number of icons on your desktop.

:-) Mike

The easiest way to get around this problem is too
disable macafee when you want to play freecell.
I have tried all the patches mentioned and still have the same results throughout the office.