Hi adam, i have just had the same problem too, what I think is happening is that the server where JBP checks for updates is either slow or down so it is hanging looking for updates, if you try to run JBP and wait a while (a few minutes) it will time out looking for updates and fire up, an easy way to test if this is the problem just unplug your modem from the wall and JBP should see there is no internet connection and immediately fire up. I've seen this before its a temporary thing that will clear itself up.