Graphicedge,

No idea, sorry! I haven't used a Mac in three years, and can't remember
Freehand MX giving me any trouble back when I did. Is there any security
software (anti-virus, firewall, etc.), or other 'background' apps installed
that you can try uninstalling?

I presume you've already tried all the suggestions above, including those
found here:
http://www.adobe.com/go/tn_13188