1. Is the internet connection working?
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  2. Is the watch folder set to the correct format?
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  3. Are the windows firewalls and any 3rd  party security programs disabled?
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  4. Is the internet connection set to home or work  instead of public?   
    1. To change, go to control panel > network and  sharing center.  Click on connection type  and choose another connection.
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  5. Does the computer have enough resources?  Is it trying to do too many things at once?   
    1. TO CHECK: open Task Manager, click on performance  and watch the CPU graph.