3.0.5 By far one of the most annoying problems with Vent

[dylanprenda]

hp pavilion dv9740us Note book pc
My specs:
NVIDA Ge Force 8600M GS
Intel Core 2 Dou processor
3 gigs of Ram

I had previously used ventrilo 3.0.5 with no issues on my old comp with windows XP.
Hooooooowwweevvveeerrrr,

upon installing ventrilo on my laptop every time I connect/disconnect the computer locks up for about a minute and a half (yes i timed it) and if I enter the setup menu it locks for about 2 minutes and fifteen seconds and god for bid if I try to test my settings, then its all over from there.
When the lock up occurs I cannot do anything with my comp, I cannot open windows, move the courser etc. The loading light on the comp doesn't even flash during this and I must wait till the ventrilo seizure is over to continue about my buisness.

The only games on this comp are WoW and Steam (CS: source)

to date i have set the priority to High and have everything set to direct sound.
help!?