Delphi7 - How can i find where my project is hanging the compiler?

Question

I have a project in Delphi7. Its is rather large consisting of 40 odd forms and frames. Recently, the compiler only allows me to compile the project once so i can run it, then every re-compile the IDE hangs and i have to end the Delphi process. Before this occurs, my CPU goes to 50% (on dual core machine) so my deduction is the compilation process has gone into an infinite loop. The Executable it produces is not runnable and usually at a fixed size after it hangs.

I was wondering how i can go about finding where this inconsistency in my project is. Other projects do not suffer from this same issue.

Answer 1

1. You can use Process Explorer to discover what compiler is doing (reading a file, or ...).
2. Check the QC 3807 issue.
3. Check the system resources - free disk space, memory. Clean the temp folder. Check the disk for errors. Do you have antivirus running ? If yes, then try to turn it off.