1. To improve start up speed of the Home screen, you can open 12 designs from the embroidery library (Shift + double click on the designs). Then close the designs.
2. If V9 is still taking very long to start or won't start, try turning off your internet connection.
   See How to make sure your internet connection is turned off.pdf

Note: Once V9 has started you can turn on the internet connection and continue using the software.