Sorry about the crash Joe. I'm waiting for mine to die. I have Windows XP and my computer is old enough it isn't worth trying to install an updated version of windows. I figure it's just a matter of time before some virus gets in and finishes it off.
I use Firefox for a browser and installed AdBlock Plus from Firefox. QB seems vulnerable to a lot of advertizing junk, some of it borderline malware. I don't remember the red line thing for sure. I had one thing that would put links on every word that looked like they could sell something. I haven't had a problem since I put in AdBlock.
I'll send you a pm with my email address.
Rodney