1) The full path and the external file get created whether we want them or not.
2) Nicki said,
"Cliff , that was exactly the condition I created this morning after following Dale's instructions".
3) Avoiding uninstalling is not the problem, - MA3 closing down is. ..... Yes, not using 'Configure' is one solution (pressing the M key is another), but that's not the object, is it?
4) I have made clear in other posts that it is not the
"end of the last song", that is the problem. Its the end of CanonGuitar.sgt
when played under the condition I described. - Incidentally, assumptions, though best avoided, can often be the only option.
5) Yes, I downloaded a fresh MA3 to make certain I had not got a corrupt CanonGuitar.sgt
6) Welcome to the madhouse, Ralph. ...... At least someone can confirm some of what I've been saying!