Version 4.17 Freezes after every batch!?

Every time I run a script, the program freezes and must be killed from the OS (Windows 11 Pro, Version 24H2).

It freezes on the "Progress" screen like so: https://i.postimg.cc/mg4vjV2b/Aren-portable-freezes-after-ev ery-batch.png

None of the buttons on that dialog work and it will not close.

The problem also occurred in version 4.16 but, since I couldn't use that version anyway, I wasn't overly worried.

Anybody else see this on Win Pro 24H2?

How do we fix it?
Reply to #1:

Hi Randy,

I'm running that version and have had no freezes.

I've only run small batches of files and folders, maybe 10 to 15 batches in all, but nothing like that.

EDIT: I'm using the installed version. I haven't seen any differences in the two versions previously, though. END EDIT
Best,
DF
Reply to #2:
Thanks. I'm still poking around here trying to figure it out. And don't have a lot of time for that at the moment.

Update: Is it stalling out trying to write a file, registry entry or send telemetry?
Does it require a service I've disabled?

PS. I did try the installed version (after making a restore point). No dice; had to revert.
Reply to #1:
I can take a look at it. Can you save your methods to a .aren file and sent it to me? It helps me narrow down where to look.
I also need to know the type of files you are renaming.
Reply to #4:
Thanks. Sent email an email.